What does "despedir" mean in English?

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Spanish

despedir

English

to say goodbye

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Alternative translations of "despedir"

say goodbye
dismiss
fire
send off
emit

Examples of how to use "despedir" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue a la estación a despedir a su amigo.
English
He went to the station to say goodbye to his friend.
Spanish
Ellos se despiden con un abrazo.
English
They say goodbye with a hug.
Spanish
Ayer despidieron a tres empleados.
English
Yesterday, they dismissed three employees.
Spanish
De niño, me despedía llorando.
English
As a child, I used to say goodbye crying.
Spanish
Mañana despediré a los invitados.
English
Tomorrow, I will say goodbye to the guests.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "despedir" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Fue a la estación a despedir a su amigo.

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