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A2 adjective #3,500 پرکاربردترین 3 دقیقه مطالعه

despejado/a

رتبه 3,500

When talking about the weather, "despejado" is a very common and practical word to know. It specifically describes a sky that is clear, without clouds or fog. Think of it like saying the sky is "clear" or "unclouded" in English. For instance, if you look outside and see a bright blue sky with no clouds, you would say it's "despejado." It's a straightforward adjective that you'll hear and use frequently when discussing weather conditions.

When talking about the sky, "despejado" means it's clear and cloudless. You'll often hear it in weather forecasts. Think of it like saying the sky is 'unobstructed' or 'open.'

It can also be used figuratively to mean a situation is clear or free from obstacles, but its primary use for learners is related to the weather. For example, after a storm, the sky becomes "despejado."

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

§ Understanding 'Despejado/a'

You're learning Spanish, and you've come across 'despejado/a'. This word is really useful, especially when you're talking about the weather. It means 'clear' when you're referring to the sky, like when there are no clouds. Think of a beautiful, blue day. That's 'despejado'.

Spanish Word: despejado/a (adjective)

CEFR Level: A2

Definition: Free from clouds or mist; clear (referring to the sky).

The '/a' at the end tells you it's an adjective, so it changes based on the noun it describes. For 'sky' (el cielo), it's 'despejado'. If you were talking about 'morning' (la mañana), it would be 'despejada'. Keep an eye on that!

§ Hearing 'Despejado/a' in Daily Life

You'll hear 'despejado/a' often, especially when people are talking about the weather or making plans. It's a very common word in everyday conversation. Here's where you'll likely encounter it:

Weather Forecasts: This is probably the most common place. Weather reporters use it constantly.
Casual Conversations: Talking about the weather is a universal small talk topic.
Travel Plans: If someone is planning an outdoor activity, they might mention if the sky is clear.

§ Examples in Context

Let's look at some practical examples so you can see how 'despejado/a' is used. Pay attention to the context to really get a feel for it.

El cielo está despejado hoy, perfecto para ir a la playa.
The sky is clear today, perfect for going to the beach.

Here, 'el cielo' is masculine, so we use 'despejado'.

La mañana amaneció despejada después de la tormenta.
The morning dawned clear after the storm.

In this example, 'la mañana' is feminine, so 'despejada' is used.

Según el pronóstico, el fin de semana estará despejado.
According to the forecast, the weekend will be clear.

Even if you're not explicitly saying 'sky', 'despejado' in the context of weather implies a clear sky.

§ Using it in Conversation

You can easily use 'despejado/a' when talking to native speakers. Don't be shy! Here are some situations:

At Work: If you're planning an outdoor work event, you might check the forecast. "¿Estará despejado para el evento del viernes?" (Will it be clear for Friday's event?)
At School: During a break, you might comment on the weather with friends. "¡Qué día tan despejado para estudiar al aire libre!" (What a clear day to study outdoors!)
Watching the News: When the weather person is talking, you'll definitely hear this word. They might say, "Mañana tendremos un cielo completamente despejado." (Tomorrow we will have a completely clear sky.)

Practice using it yourself. The more you use it, the more natural it will feel. Try to describe the sky outside your window right now using 'despejado' or 'despejada'. Good luck!

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

El cielo está despejado hoy.

The sky is clear today.

Mañana estará despejado y soleado.

Tomorrow it will be clear and sunny.

Me gusta cuando el día está despejado.

I like when the day is clear.

Después de la lluvia, el cielo se puso despejado.

After the rain, the sky became clear.

Con el cielo despejado, podemos ver las estrellas.

With a clear sky, we can see the stars.

Busco un día despejado para ir a la playa.

I'm looking for a clear day to go to the beach.

Cuando amanece, el cielo está despejado.

When it dawns, the sky is clear.

Hoy hace mucho sol porque el cielo está despejado.

It's very sunny today because the sky is clear.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

despejado/a vs clear

English 'clear' has many meanings. 'Despejado' is a specific kind of 'clear' related to the sky.

despejado/a vs clean

Do not confuse 'despejado' (clear sky) with 'limpio' (clean).

despejado/a vs open

Do not confuse 'despejado' with 'abierto' (open).

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"cielo despejado"

clear sky

El cielo despejado es perfecto para un día de playa. (The clear sky is perfect for a beach day.)

neutral

"mente despejada"

clear mind

Necesito una mente despejada para tomar esta decisión importante. (I need a clear mind to make this important decision.)

neutral

"camino despejado"

clear path

Con el camino despejado, podemos avanzar rápidamente. (With a clear path, we can move quickly.)

neutral

"zona despejada"

clear area

Por favor, mantengan la zona despejada para el evento. (Please keep the area clear for the event.)

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"tener la vista despejada"

to have a clear view

Desde aquí tenemos la vista despejada de las montañas. (From here we have a clear view of the mountains.)

neutral

"despejar la garganta"

to clear one's throat

Él se despejó la garganta antes de hablar. (He cleared his throat before speaking.)

neutral

"despejar el camino"

to clear the way

Ayúdame a despejar el camino para el coche. (Help me clear the way for the car.)

neutral

"despejar dudas"

to clear up doubts

Espero que esto ayude a despejar sus dudas. (I hope this helps to clear up your doubts.)

neutral

"despejar la mesa"

to clear the table

Después de comer, siempre despejamos la mesa. (After eating, we always clear the table.)

neutral

"despejarse"

to clear up (e.g., weather, mind)

Después de la tormenta, el cielo empezó a despejarse. (After the storm, the sky began to clear up.)

neutral

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

despejado/a vs claro/a

Both 'despejado' and 'claro' can mean 'clear.' However, 'claro' has a broader range of meanings and is not specifically used for the sky in the same way 'despejado' is.

'Despejado' is almost exclusively for weather conditions (clear sky). 'Claro' can mean clear in many contexts (clear water, clear explanation, clear sound, light color).

El agua está clara. (The water is clear.) / La explicación fue clara. (The explanation was clear.)

despejado/a vs limpio/a

Often, when we say something is 'clear' in English, we might be thinking of 'clean.'

'Limpio' means 'clean' (free from dirt). 'Despejado' refers to the sky being free from clouds.

La casa está limpia. (The house is clean.) / Mi camisa está limpia. (My shirt is clean.)

despejado/a vs abierto/a

In some metaphorical senses, 'open' might be confused with 'clear' (e.g., clear path, open path).

'Abierto' means 'open' (not closed). 'Despejado' specifically means a sky free from clouds.

La tienda está abierta. (The store is open.) / El camino está abierto. (The path is open.)

despejado/a vs visible

A clear sky makes things visible, leading to potential confusion.

'Visible' means 'able to be seen.' 'Despejado' describes the state of the sky itself.

Las estrellas son visibles esta noche. (The stars are visible tonight.)

despejado/a vs soleado/a

A clear sky is often sunny, so learners might associate 'clear' directly with 'sunny.'

'Soleado' means 'sunny' (with sun). A 'despejado' sky might be sunny, but it primarily means 'clear of clouds,' even if the sun isn't out (e.g., a clear night sky).

Hoy está soleado. (It's sunny today.) / ¡Qué día tan soleado! (What a sunny day!)

نکات

Gender Agreement for Adjectives

Remember that Spanish adjectives like 'despejado' must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. Use 'despejado' for masculine singular nouns and 'despejada' for feminine singular nouns.

Contextual Use with 'Estar'

When talking about the weather, 'despejado/a' is almost always used with the verb 'estar'. For example, 'El cielo está despejado' (The sky is clear).

Opposite: 'Nublado/a'

The opposite of 'despejado/a' is 'nublado/a', meaning 'cloudy'. Knowing antonyms helps solidify vocabulary. For instance, 'Hoy está despejado, pero mañana estará nublado' (Today it's clear, but tomorrow it will be cloudy).

Pronunciation Practice

Pay attention to the 'j' sound in 'despejado'. It's similar to the 'h' in 'house' in English, but stronger. Practice saying it aloud.

Beyond Weather

While primarily used for weather, 'despejado/a' can also figuratively mean 'clear-headed' or 'unobstructed' in other contexts. However, for A2 level, focus on its weather meaning first.

Sentence Construction Examples

Practice forming simple sentences: 'El día está despejado' (The day is clear), 'Las mañanas suelen ser despejadas aquí' (Mornings are usually clear here).

Visual Association

Whenever you see a clear sky, think '¡El cielo está despejado!' This visual association will help you remember the word.

Don't Confuse with 'Claro'

While 'claro' also means 'clear', it's used for things like 'clear water' or 'clear explanation', not typically for the sky. Stick to 'despejado' for the weather.

Listen to Weather Forecasts

Try listening to a Spanish weather forecast. You'll frequently hear 'despejado' and other related vocabulary in a natural context.

Past Tense Usage

You can use 'despejado/a' in the past tense with 'estuvo' or 'estaba'. For example, 'Ayer el cielo estuvo despejado' (Yesterday the sky was clear).