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• Adverbio que significa «fuera del camino o dirección correctos», tanto en sentido literal (por ejemplo, perderse o desviarse) como figurado (por ejemplo, extravío moral o error). Se usa a menudo en expresiones como «desviarse del camino» o «hacer que alguien se extravíe».

An adverb meaning "away from the correct path or direction," either literally (as in losing one's way) or figuratively (as in moral deviation or error). It is often used in phrases like "go astray" or "lead someone astray."

1. Away from the correct pathB2formal

   Moving or leading away from the right path or direction, either physically or morally.

   Extraviado, descarriado

   • The hikers went astray in the dense forest.
   • His bad influences led him astray from his studies.
   • The dog ran astray and got lost in the neighborhood.

   Sinónimosadriftamissawrywrong

   Antónimosarightcorrectlyrightly

2. Missing the intended targetB2formal

   Failing to reach the intended goal or target, often used for physical objects or plans.

   Desviado del objetivo

   • The arrow flew astray and missed the target completely.
   • His words went astray and offended many people.
   • The package went astray during shipping and never arrived.

   Sinónimosamissawrywide of the mark