misplaced

• Describe algo que no está en su lugar correcto o que se ha dado a la persona equivocada; también se usa para emociones o confianza que no eran merecidas o apropiadas.

Describes something that is put in the wrong place or given to the wrong person; often used to describe emotions or trust that are not deserved.

1. Put in the wrong placeB1formal

   Placed in an incorrect or inappropriate location.

   Fuera de lugar

   • The book was misplaced on the wrong shelf.
   • He found his misplaced keys under the sofa.
   • The documents were misplaced in the filing cabinet.

   Sinónimoslostout of place

   Antónimoslocatedplaced

2. Lost temporarilyB1formal

   Temporarily lost, especially because it was put in an unusual or forgotten spot.

   extraviado

   • She misplaced her phone and spent an hour searching for it.
   • The misplaced wallet was eventually found in the car.
   • He often misplaces his glasses when he is tired.

   Sinónimoslostmislaidmissing

• Verbo que indica poner algo en un lugar equivocado y temporalmente no poder encontrarlo; también puede referirse a perder algo por haberlo colocado mal.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting something in the wrong place and being unable to find it temporarily.

1. Lose temporarilyB1formal

   To put something in a location where it cannot be easily found again.

   extraviar

   • I misplaced my keys and spent an hour looking for them.
   • She misplaced her phone somewhere in the house.
   • He often misplaces his glasses when he is tired.

   Sinónimoslosemislay

   Antónimosfindrecover

2. Put in wrong positionB2formal

   To place or position something incorrectly or in the wrong location.

   Colocar mal

   • The carpenter misplaced the nail and had to start over.
   • She misplaced the decimal point in her calculations.
   • The furniture was misplaced in the room, making it look cluttered.

   Sinónimosdisplace

   Antónimoslocateplaceposition