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

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/estrabiˈaðo/

Translation Options into English

• Lost
• Misplaced
• Deviated

Meaning and Usage

The word "extraviado" in Spanish generally refers to something or someone that is lost or misplaced. It can describe both physical objects and metaphorical situations, such as someone who has lost their way in life or feeling off track. Its usage can vary based on context, such as referring to a lost person or an errant animal.

It is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, often appearing in literature, news reports, and everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

1. El perro está extraviado y no puedo encontrarlo.
   The dog is lost, and I can't find him.

2. Después de extraviado un tiempo, finalmente encontró su camino de regreso a casa.
   After being lost for a while, he finally found his way back home.

3. La carta extraviada llegó días después de que se esperaba.
   The misplaced letter arrived days after it was expected.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "extraviado" itself is not frequently used in a wide range of idiomatic expressions, it can be part of phrases or contexts that signify being lost or off track. Here are a few examples:

1. Estar extraviado en la vida.
   To be lost in life.
   A veces siento que estoy extraviado en la vida y no sé qué hacer.
   Sometimes I feel like I'm lost in life and don't know what to do.

2. No quiero acabar extraviado en mis decisiones.
   I don’t want to end up lost in my decisions.
   Es importante buscar consejo para no acabar extraviado en mis decisiones.
   It’s important to seek advice so I don’t end up lost in my decisions.

3. Ella se siente extraviada sin su mejor amiga.
   She feels lost without her best friend.
   Desde que se mudó, ella se siente extraviada sin su mejor amiga.
   Since she moved, she feels lost without her best friend.

Etymology

The word "extraviado" comes from the verb "extraviar," which is derived from Latin "extraviare," itself a combination of "ex-" meaning "out of" and "travia" referring to a crossroad or path. The prefix signifies a sense of straying from the proper or intended path.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Perdido (lost) - Desubicado (dislocated) - Desviado (deviated)

Antonyms: - Encontrado (found) - Localizado (located) - Guiado (guided)