prescindir

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do without, dispense with, disregard, leave out
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/pɾesθinˈdiɾ/
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To leave someone or something out because it is unnecessary or set aside.
Practice using prescindir in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Prescindamos de los detalles por ahora.
    Let us leave out the details for now.
  • El informe prescindió de la opinión de los vecinos.
    The report left out the residents’ views.
  • Esta receta permite prescindir del azúcar.
    This recipe lets you leave out the sugar.
  • Tuvieron que prescindir de algunos gastos.
    They had to cut out some expenses.
  • No quiero prescindir de tu ayuda.
    I do not want to do without your help.

Similar words

quitar
eliminar
omitir
ignorar
excluir
dejar de lado
privarse
renunciar

Meanings

Do without

verb
necessity
neutral
Manage without someone or something formerly used or expected.

Examples

  • Podemos prescindir del coche este mes.
    We can do without the car this month.
  • La empresa prescindió de varios asesores.
    The company dispensed with several advisers.
  • No quiero prescindir de tu ayuda.
    I do not want to do without your help.
  • Tuvieron que prescindir de algunos gastos.
    They had to cut out some expenses.
  • Esta receta permite prescindir del azúcar.
    This recipe lets you leave out the sugar.

Similar words

renunciar
privarse
eliminar
quitar

Set aside

verb
analysis
neutral
Leave information or a consideration out of an account or decision.

Examples

  • Prescindamos de los detalles por ahora.
    Let us leave out the details for now.
  • El análisis prescinde de factores históricos.
    The analysis disregards historical factors.
  • No podemos prescindir de esa prueba al decidir.
    We cannot disregard that evidence when deciding.
  • El informe prescindió de la opinión de los vecinos.
    The report left out the residents’ views.
  • Si prescindes del contexto, la frase cambia de sentido.
    If you ignore the context, the sentence changes meaning.

Similar words

omitir
ignorar
dejar de lado
excluir

Etymology

From Latin praescindere, “to cut away”.

FAQ

What does prescindir mean?

To do without or leave something out.

What preposition follows it?

De, as in prescindir de algo.

Can it refer to a worker?

Yes, when an organisation no longer uses their services.

Can it mean ignoring information?

Yes, leaving it out of an analysis.

Where does it come from?

Latin praescindere, “to cut away”.

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