What does "dispersar" mean in English?

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dispersar

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disperse

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Alternative translations of "dispersar"

scatter
spread
distribute
diffuse

Examples of how to use "dispersar" in Spanish

Spanish
La policía dispersó a los manifestantes.
English
The police dispersed the protesters.
Spanish
El viento dispersa las hojas por todas partes.
English
The wind scatters the leaves everywhere.
Spanish
Ayer dispersé las semillas en el jardín.
English
Yesterday I spread the seeds in the garden.
Spanish
Ella dispersaba los papeles en la mesa.
English
She was dispersing the papers on the table.
Spanish
Mañana el profesor dispersará al grupo.
English
Tomorrow the teacher will disperse the group.

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La policía dispersó a los manifestantes.

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