desenredando
/desenredando/from spelling rules
The English phrase unraveling is translated into Spanish as desenredando.
desenredando is used to describe the continuous action of untangling threads, hair or even complex situations/mysteries.
Which one should you use?
While desenredando is the standard term, you may encounter other forms depending on the context. Descifrando is used metaphorically to convey the idea of unraveling something complex, and desmadejando is an informal term referring to the action of unraveling or untangling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gerund desenredando is derived from the infinitive verb desenredar.
How do you pronounce it?
/desenredando/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, desmadejando is used informally to describe someone losing their composure or 'falling apart', mirroring the way a skein of yarn loses its structure.
- The word desenredar contains the word red, which means 'net' in Spanish. This creates a mental image of 'un-netting' something to clear it.
- If you are unravelling a ball of yarn, using desenredando might sound like you are fighting a knot, whereas desmadejando specifically describes the smooth release of a skein.
Examples in context
- El hilo está desenrollándose lentamenteThe thread is unraveling slowly
- Estoy deshilando el tejido para comenzar de nuevoI'm unraveling the fabric to start anew
- El proyecto se está enredando y necesitamos solucionesThe project is unraveling, and we need solutions
- Estoy descifrando el misterio que se esconde detrás de este enigmaI'm unraveling the mystery hidden behind this enigma
- Voy desmadejando los cabos sueltos del problemaI'm unraveling the loose ends of the problem
- Voy desarmando los hilos de la madeja para solucionar este líoI'm unraveling the threads of the tangle to solve this mess
- Estoy desenredando los cables de la computadora.I am unraveling the computer cables.
- Ella está desenredando el hilo de la lana.She is unraveling the wool yarn.
- El gato está desenredando la cuerda en el suelo.The cat is unraveling the rope on the floor.
Example conversation
Javier and María are in the living room with a box of old electronics.
- Javier¿Qué estás haciendo, María?What are you doing, María?
- MaríaEstoy desenredando todos estos cables viejos.I am unraveling all these old cables.
- JavierTen cuidado con los cables de la televisión.Be careful with the television cables.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Javier, lo haré con cuidado.Don't worry, Javier, I will do it carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
