What is the Spanish word for "dismiss"?

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

English

dismiss

Spanish

despachar

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Alternative translations of "dismiss"

despedir
descartar
rechazar
disolver

Examples of how to use "dismiss" in Spanish

English
The teacher will dismiss the class early.
Spanish
El profesor despedirá la clase temprano.
English
They dismiss the rumor quickly.
Spanish
Ellos desmienten el rumor rápidamente.
English
She dismissed the noisy students.
Spanish
Ella despidió a los estudiantes ruidosos.
English
He is dismissing the extra tasks.
Spanish
Él está rechazando las tareas adicionales.
English
We have dismissed that old rule.
Spanish
Hemos eliminado esa regla antigua.

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The teacher will dismiss the class early.

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