What is the Spanish word for "defuse"?

Learn how to say "defuse" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

defuse

Spanish

desactivar

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Alternative translations of "defuse"

desarmar
neutralizar

Examples of how to use "defuse" in Spanish

English
A bomb squad will defuse the device.
Spanish
Un equipo de desactivación de bombas desactivará el artefacto.
English
She defuses the tense situation calmly.
Spanish
Ella calma la situación tensa con tranquilidad.
English
They defused the misunderstanding quickly yesterday.
Spanish
Ellos aclararon rápidamente el malentendido ayer.
English
He is defusing the old rumor.
Spanish
Él está desactivando el viejo rumor.
English
The team has defused several tense conflicts.
Spanish
El equipo ha desactivado varios conflictos tensos.

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