Despeje represents the transition from being blocked or cloudy to being open and clear.
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- The act of clearing an area or sky.
- Refers to clearing weather or removing obstacles.
- Commonly used in sports and meteorology.
Overview
El sustantivo 'despeje' proviene del verbo 'despejar' y es fundamental para describir cambios en el entorno físico. Se utiliza tanto para referirse a la meteorología como a la eliminación de objetos que bloquean el paso.
Usage Patterns
Se emplea frecuentemente con verbos de movimiento o cambio, como 'esperar el despeje' o 'lograr un despeje'. Es una palabra versátil que funciona en contextos cotidianos y técnicos.
Common Contexts
Es muy común escucharlo en pronósticos del tiempo para indicar que las nubes se retiran. También se usa en deportes, especialmente en el fútbol, para referirse a cuando un jugador aleja el balón de su área de meta.
Similar Words comparison
A diferencia de 'claridad', que es un estado, 'despeje' implica el proceso activo de transición hacia ese estado. Mientras que 'limpieza' se enfoca en la higiene, 'despeje' se enfoca en la liberación de espacio o visibilidad.
Examples
Hubo un despeje en el cielo al mediodía.
everydayThere was a clearing in the sky at noon.
El defensa realizó un despeje impecable.
formalThe defender made an impeccable clearance.
Necesito un despeje de mi escritorio.
informalI need to clear my desk.
El despeje de la zona fue ordenado por la policía.
academicThe clearing of the area was ordered by the police.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
despeje de campo
field clearance
despeje de dudas
clarification of doubts
zona de despeje
clearance zone
Often Confused With
Despejado is an adjective used to describe a clear sky or a sharp mind, whereas despeje is the noun for the action.
Despejar is the infinitive verb meaning 'to clear', while despeje is the resulting noun.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Despeje is neutral in formality. It is used frequently in weather reports and sports commentary. Ensure you use it as a noun, not a verb.
Common Mistakes
Students often confuse it with the adjective 'despejado'. Another mistake is using it as a verb instead of 'despejar'. Remember that nouns describe things or actions, while verbs describe the process.
Tips
Associate with clear skies
Think of the sky clearing after rain. This visual helps remember the core meaning of the word.
Don't confuse with despejado
Remember that 'despeje' is the noun (the action) while 'despejado' is the adjective (the state of being clear).
Sports terminology
In Latin American soccer commentary, 'despeje' is a very common term used during live broadcasts.
Word Origin
Derived from the Spanish verb 'despejar', which comes from 'des-' (reversal/removal) and 'pejar' (from 'pecha', meaning obstacle or burden). The word essentially means the removal of an obstacle.
Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking cultures, especially in countries with high soccer passion, 'despeje' is a staple term in daily sports discussions. It is also a common term used in rural areas when discussing agricultural weather patterns.
Memory Tip
Think of the sky clearing like a 'DE-SP-EJE' (the clouds are DE-parting). It helps to visualize the clouds moving away.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsAunque no es su uso principal, a veces se usa en sentido figurado para hablar de una mente que ya no tiene preocupaciones. Sin embargo, es más común usar 'claridad mental'.
No exactamente. 'Limpieza' implica eliminar suciedad, mientras que 'despeje' implica eliminar obstáculos físicos o nubes.
En el fútbol, un despeje ocurre cuando un jugador defensivo golpea el balón lejos de su portería para evitar un gol.
Es una palabra de registro neutro que se adapta perfectamente tanto a conversaciones cotidianas como a informes meteorológicos o deportivos.
Test Yourself
Después de la lluvia, hubo un ___ en el cielo y salió el sol.
Necesitamos un sustantivo después del artículo 'un'.
¿Qué significa despeje en el fútbol?
El despeje es una acción defensiva para alejar el peligro.
el / hubo / rápido / despeje / un
La estructura correcta sigue el verbo haber y el sustantivo.
Score: /3
Summary
Despeje represents the transition from being blocked or cloudy to being open and clear.
- The act of clearing an area or sky.
- Refers to clearing weather or removing obstacles.
- Commonly used in sports and meteorology.
Associate with clear skies
Think of the sky clearing after rain. This visual helps remember the core meaning of the word.
Don't confuse with despejado
Remember that 'despeje' is the noun (the action) while 'despejado' is the adjective (the state of being clear).
Sports terminology
In Latin American soccer commentary, 'despeje' is a very common term used during live broadcasts.
Examples
4 of 4Hubo un despeje en el cielo al mediodía.
There was a clearing in the sky at noon.
El defensa realizó un despeje impecable.
The defender made an impeccable clearance.
Necesito un despeje de mi escritorio.
I need to clear my desk.
El despeje de la zona fue ordenado por la policía.
The clearing of the area was ordered by the police.
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