How is the word descarrilar translated from Spanish to English

Hacer que un tren se salga de los raíles.

To make a train leave the rails.

verb
English translation
derail

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  • La tormenta descarriló dos vagones. The storm derailed two carriages.

  • Una sola pregunta desbarató la reunión. One question derailed the meeting.

  • ¿Podría descarrilar el tren en una curva tan cerrada? Could the train derail on such a sharp curve?

  • No dejes que un pequeño retraso desbarate todo el proyecto. Don't let a small delay derail the whole project.

  • Los vagones de carga descarrilan en esa curva todos los inviernos. The freight cars derail on that bend every winter.

  • ¿Qué podría desbaratar ahora las negociaciones? What could derail the negotiations now?

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FAQ about “descarrilar”

How is “descarrilar” translated from Spanish?
“descarrilar” translates into English as “derail”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “descarrilar” mean?
Meaning of “descarrilar”: Hacer que un tren se salga de los raíles. In English — “derail”.
What part of speech is “descarrilar”?
“descarrilar” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “descarrilar”?
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