Spanish Word · Intermediate
deshilvanar
to untack
Pronunciation: /desilbaˈnaɾ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to untack".
Example
Junca, de 34 años, deshilvana una serie de guantes negros de lana, que descansan en el piso, y los convierte, paradójicamente, en instrucciones de uso.
Junca, who is 34, untacks a series of black wool gloves, which rest on the floor, and he turns them, paradoxically, into directions for use.
Practice tips
- Practice deshilvanar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.