desprendimiento
detachment
The Spanish word 'desprendimiento' translates to 'detachment' in English. It can be used in various contexts. In a psychological perspective, it refers to emotional detachment. This can also refer to a physical separation or removal of something. In geology, it's used to describe a landslide or the process of becoming detached. In all uses, it describes a separation or disconnection of some sort.
Example sentences using: desprendimiento
El desprendimiento de rocas causó un bloqueo en la carretera.
The rockslide caused a blockage on the highway.
This sentence is referring to a natural incident, where rocks, due to gravity, move downwards and create a barrier or block on a road. 'Desprendimiento' is used in the sense of 'falling off' or 'detachment'.
Después del desprendimiento de retina, tuvo que someterse a una cirugía de emergencia.
After the retinal detachment, he had to undergo an emergency surgery.
This sentence is using 'desprendimiento' in a medical context. Specifically, it refers to the condition where the retina - the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of our eye - gets pulled away from its normal position.
El desprendimiento de su fachada dialéctica reveló su verdadera intención.
The release of his dialectical facade revealed his true intention.
In this sentence, 'desprendimiento' is used in a metaphorical sense. It means that someone has dropped or gotten rid of something that was obscuring the truth. Here, it signifies that a person’s true intention was revealed after they dropped their deceptive or misleading talk/discussion.