derivar
verb
1. derive, stem + de
origin
Common combinations
- derivar de una causa — stem from a cause
- derivar de un problema — stem from a problem
- La palabra deriva del latín.The word derives from Latin.
- Muchos problemas derivan de la falta de sueño.Many problems stem from a lack of sleep.
- Esta medida deriva de un acuerdo anterior.This measure derives from an earlier agreement.
2. lead to, result in + en
consequence
Common combinations
- derivar en una discusión — lead to an argument
- derivar en violencia — lead to violence
- El error derivó en una discusión.The mistake led to an argument.
- La falta de cuidado derivó en un accidente.The lack of care resulted in an accident.
- La protesta derivó en violencia.The protest led to violence.
3. refer, redirect + a
referral
Common combinations
- derivar al especialista — refer to a specialist
- derivar una llamada — redirect a call
- El médico derivó al paciente al especialista.The doctor referred the patient to a specialist.
- La empresa derivó la llamada a otra oficina.The company redirected the call to another office.
- La escuela derivó el caso a los servicios sociales.The school referred the case to social services.
4. differentiate, take the derivative of + respecto de
calculus
Common combinations
- derivar una función — differentiate a function
- derivar respecto de x — differentiate with respect to x
- Tenemos que derivar esta función.We have to differentiate this function.
- Deriva la ecuación respecto de x.Differentiate the equation with respect to x.
- Aprendió a derivar polinomios.He learned to differentiate polynomials.
5. drift
movement of a boat
Common combinations
- derivar hacia la costa — drift toward the shore
- derivar con la corriente — drift with the current
- La barca derivó hacia la costa.The boat drifted toward the shore.
- Sin motor, el barco derivó con la corriente.Without an engine, the ship drifted with the current.
- El bote empezó a derivar por el viento.The boat began to drift because of the wind.
Same root