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desalojar

English translation of desalojar

dislodge

The Spanish verb 'desalojar' translates to 'evict' in English. It is often used in the context of forcing someone to leave a place or property, specifically against their will or before they desired to leave. In a broader sense, it can also mean to clear out or vacate an area. This term is most commonly used in legal and housing scenarios, but also has a wider usage in everyday conversation.


Example sentences using: desalojar

El gobierno decidió desalojar a los ocupantes ilegales.

English translation of El gobierno decidió desalojar a los ocupantes ilegales.

The government decided to evict the illegal occupants.

This phrase illustrates a situation where the government has taken action to remove individuals who are unlawfully occupying a space.

Los bomberos tuvieron que desalojar el edificio por un incendio.

English translation of Los bomberos tuvieron que desalojar el edificio por un incendio.

The firefighters had to evacuate the building due to a fire.

This example describes a scenario where firefighters act to ensure the safety of individuals in the building by leading them out because of a fire emergency.

Es necesario desalojar la zona antes de que llegue la tormenta.

English translation of Es necesario desalojar la zona antes de que llegue la tormenta.

It is necessary to evacuate the area before the storm arrives.

In this phrase, the importance of leaving a dangerous area before a storm hits is emphasized for safety reasons.

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