Spanish Word · Intermediate
despitar
to overturn / rectify a referee or umpire on a decision he/she had made
Pronunciation: /despiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
to overturn / rectify a referee or umpire on a decision he/she had made
Example
El árbitro despitó el penalti después de verlo en el VAR
The referee overturned the penalty after seeing it on VAR
Practice tips
- Practice despitar 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.