What is the Spanish word for "derail"?

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

English

derail

Spanish

descarrilar

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Alternative translations of "derail"

descarrilamiento

Examples of how to use "derail" in Spanish

English
A fallen tree derailed the train.
Spanish
Un árbol caído descarriló el tren.
English
A small mistake often derails plans.
Spanish
Un pequeño error a menudo descarrila los planes.
English
The train derailed yesterday near town.
Spanish
El tren descarriló ayer cerca del pueblo.
English
The discussion is derailing right now.
Spanish
La discusión se está desviando en este momento.
English
Her mistake has derailed the project.
Spanish
Su error ha descarrilado el proyecto.

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