desarticulado

disjointed, dismantled

adjective des-ahr-tee-koo-LAH-doh Rare

Usage Note

Desarticulado is the past participle of desarticular used as an adjective, meaning literally 'disjointed' (having its joints separated) or figuratively 'dismantled, broken up' — una red desarticulada ('a dismantled network'). The verb desarticular is common in police and security contexts meaning to break up a criminal organisation.

Examples

"La policía dejó la banda completamente desarticulada."

Natural Translation

The police left the gang completely dismantled.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spanish Filler Words: 15 Ways to Sound Natural

Spanish filler words like pues, o sea, and vale make you sound natural, not robotic. Learn 15 muletillas sorted by job, by region, and when not to use them.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Accent Marks: 3 Rules for Every Word

A Spanish word needs an accent mark in just three cases: it breaks the default stress, it's a homophone, or a weak vowel splits off. Here are all three rules.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Reflexive Verbs: Me, Te, Se Made Clear

Spanish reflexive verbs use me, te, se for actions you do to yourself. Master the daily-routine pattern, pronoun placement, and shifts like dormir vs dormirse.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

How to Say "You" in Spanish: Tú, Usted, Vos & Vosotros

Spanish has five words for "you": tú, usted, vos, vosotros, and ustedes. Learn which to use by who you're talking to and where — plus the verb endings.

June 3, 2026 6 min read