The Present Tense of Deshacer is used to describe actions that undo or reverse something, happening in the present moment. For example, Deshago el nudo de la cuerda. (I undo the knot in the rope.)

Deshacer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each subject pronoun.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Deshacer (to undo) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Deshacer generally means to undo, unmake or take apart, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To undo or unmake something, for example, Deshago el nudo de la cuerda (I undo the knot in the rope).

Figurative meaning: To cancel or reverse an action or decision, for example, Deshago mi reservación en el hotel (I cancel my hotel reservation).

Colloquial meaning: To get rid of or eliminate something, often used in a dismissive way, for example, Deshago este desorden en un santiamén (I get rid of this mess in no time).

Idiomatic meaning: To undo or unravel something, often used metaphorically, for example, Deshago los malentendidos con mi explicación (I unravel the misunderstandings with my explanation).

Rude meaning: To defeat or overcome someone, often used in a confrontational way, for example, Deshago a mi oponente en el debate (I defeat my opponent in the debate).

Examples

Examples of Deshacer in the Present Tense

Yo deshago la maleta después de un viaje largo. (I unpack my suitcase after a long trip.)

¿Por qué deshaces la cama todas las mañanas? (Why do you unmake the bed every morning?)

Ella deshace el nudo con mucho cuidado. (She carefully undoes the knot.)

Nosotros deshacemos el malentendido hablando claramente. (We clear up the misunderstanding by speaking clearly.)

Los niños deshacen sus mochilas al llegar a casa. (The kids unpack their backpacks when they get home.)

En la oficina, deshago los archivos viejos para hacer espacio. (At the office, I undo old files to make space.)

¿Por qué deshaces todo el progreso que hiciste? (Why are you undoing all the progress you made?)

Ella deshace el peinado después de la fiesta. (She undoes her hairstyle after the party.)

Nosotros deshacemos el equipaje cuando llegamos al hotel. (We unpack our luggage when we arrive at the hotel.)

Los estudiantes deshacen sus mochilas para buscar sus libros. (The students unpack their backpacks to look for their books.)

En la cocina, deshago la masa para hacer galletas. (In the kitchen, I undo the dough to make cookies.)

¿Por qué deshaces todos tus planes de último minuto? (Why do you undo all your last-minute plans?)

Ella deshace el regalo con mucho cuidado. (She carefully undoes the gift wrapping.)

Nosotros deshacemos las maletas después de un largo viaje. (We unpack our suitcases after a long trip.)

Los empleados deshacen las cajas de la nueva mercancía. (The employees unpack the boxes of new merchandise.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Deshacer (to undo) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.