ausentarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/aw.senˈtaɾ.se/

Translation Options into English

• to be absent
• to leave
• to go away

Meaning and Usage

The verb "ausentarse" refers to the act of being absent, departing from a place, or removing oneself from a group or situation. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in legal, educational, and professional settings. The frequency of use is relatively high, and it is employed in both oral and written forms, though it may be more prevalent in written contexts, especially in formal documents.

Example Sentences

1. Ella decidió ausentarse de la reunión porque tenía un compromiso previo.

2. She decided to be absent from the meeting because she had a prior commitment.

3. Es posible ausentarse del trabajo por motivos de salud si se presenta un justificante.

4. It is possible to leave work for health reasons if a justification is provided.

5. Los estudiantes deben avisar si se van a ausentar de las clases.

6. Students must notify if they are going to be absent from classes.

Idiomatic Expressions

The verb "ausentarse" is less commonly part of fixed idiomatic expressions, but it can be used in varied phrases that express similar sentiments or related concepts.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Ausentarse sin avisar.
2. Translation: To leave without notice.
3. Sentence: No puedes ausentarte sin avisar; es una falta de respeto.

4. Translation: You can't leave without notice; it's a sign of disrespect.

5. Ausentarse por cuestiones personales.

6. Translation: To be absent for personal reasons.
7. Sentence: Juan se ausentó por cuestiones personales y no dio más detalles.

8. Translation: Juan was absent for personal reasons and did not give further details.

9. ¿Por qué te ausentaste de la fiesta anoche?

10. Translation: Why were you absent from the party last night?
11. Sentence: Todos se preguntaban por qué te ausentaste de la fiesta anoche.
12. Translation: Everyone was wondering why you were absent from the party last night.

Etymology

The verb "ausentarse" comes from the Old Spanish "ausente," which itself derives from the Latin "absentem," the accusative form of "absens," meaning "absent." The prefix "a-" in this context denotes separation or dislocation.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Falta (absence) - Apartarse (to step away) - Desaparecer (to disappear)

Antonyms: - Presenciar (to attend) - Asistir (to assist or attend) - Permanecer (to remain)