Spanish Word · Intermediate
desleír
to dilute
Pronunciation: /desleˈiɾ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to dilute".
Example
[...] descargó una lluvia tremenda, espantosa, un diluvio que parecía inundar la tierra y desleír a Ficóbriga.
… discharged a terrible, frightful rain, a downpour which seemed to flood the lands and dissolve Ficóbriga.
Practice tips
- Practice desleír 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.