desecho

Definitions of desecho
  1. noun
    a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
    synonyms: desviación, desvío, rodeo
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    type of:
    carretera, estrada, vía
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
  2. noun
    a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
    synonyms: resto, retal, retazo, saldo
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    types:
    cabo
    the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope
    type of:
    estraza, paño, sabanilla
    a separate part consisting of fabric
  3. noun
    the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
    synonyms: reducción
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    type of:
    toma de decisiones
    the cognitive process of reaching a decision
  4. noun
    open disrespect for a person or thing
    synonyms: desdén, desprecio, menosprecio, vilipendio
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    types:
    mofa, rictus
    a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
    type of:
    descortesía
    an expression of lack of respect
  5. noun
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
    synonyms: desdén, desprecio, menosprecio, vilipendio
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    type of:
    antipatía, desagrado
    a feeling of aversion or antipathy
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