What does "desviar" mean in English?

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Spanish

desviar

English

divert

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Alternative translations of "desviar"

deviate
deflect
sidetrack
reroute

Examples of how to use "desviar" in Spanish

Spanish
Tuvimos que desviar la ruta.
English
We had to detour the route.
Spanish
Yo desvía el camino por seguridad.
English
I divert the path for safety.
Spanish
Ayer desviaron el autobús por construcción.
English
Yesterday they diverted the bus due to construction.
Spanish
Ella desviaba la mirada con frecuencia.
English
She was frequently diverting her gaze.
Spanish
Mañana desviarán la ruta principal temporalmente.
English
Tomorrow they will temporarily divert the main route.

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Tuvimos que desviar la ruta.

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