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The Spanish word 'despachar' primarily refers to the act of sending or dispatching something, such as sending off goods or processing a certain paperwork or order. However, in certain regions and contexts, it can have a broader meaning. It can refer to dealing with something in a quick and efficient manner, which can cover a variety of actions such as selling, serving, processing or even 'unpacking' in certain contexts. The specific meaning is usually determined by the context in which it is used.

Example sentences using: despachar

Yo necesito despachar este paquete en el correo.

I need to dispatch this package at the post office.

In this sentence, 'despachar' is used in the context of sending off or dispatching an item, specifically a package, to a destination via the postal service.

Mi jefe va a despachar la reunión hoy.

My boss is going to preside over the meeting today.

In this situation, 'despachar' is used to refer to the act of presiding over or leading an event or meeting.

El chef tiene que despachar los pedidos rápidamente.

The chef needs to dispatch the orders quickly.

Here, 'despachar' is used in the context of a restaurant, referring to the chef preparing and sending out food orders to patrons in a timely manner.