straying

• Describe a alguien o algo que se desvía de un grupo, camino o comportamiento esperado, o que se ha perdido o alejado de su rumbo.

Describes someone or something that is moving away from a group, path, or expected course of action.

1. Lost or wanderingB2formal

   Unable to find one's way; having wandered away from a proper place or path.

   extraviado, descarriado

   • The straying hiker was found by the rescue team.
   • A straying dog wandered into our garden.
   • The straying child was reunited with his parents.

   Sinónimosadriftastrayerrantlostwanderingwayward

   Antónimosdirectedhomeboundsettled

• Verbo que indica alejarse de un grupo, camino o lugar apropiado, o desviarse de un tema o estándar.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving away from a group, path, or proper place, or deviating from a subject or standard.

1. Wander aimlesslyB1formal

   To move about without a fixed destination or purpose, often in search of food or shelter.

   vagar sin rumbo

   • The dog strayed from its owner and got lost in the park.
   • He strayed through the city streets, looking for a place to eat.
   • Cats often stray into neighboring gardens.

   Sinónimosdriftgadgallivantmeanderramblerangeroamtraipsewander

   Antónimosremainsettlestay

2. Deviate from a pathB1formal

   To wander away from a direct course or intended route.

   desviarse del camino

   • The hikers strayed from the marked trail and got lost.
   • The bullet strayed from its target and hit a tree.
   • She strayed off the main road while driving in the fog.

   Sinónimosdeviatedigressdriftmeanderroamswerveveerwander

   Antónimosfollowkeepremainstay

3. Digress in thought or speechB2formal

   To lose focus or turn away from the main topic in writing, thinking, or speaking.

   Divagar

   • The speaker strayed from his main point and started telling unrelated stories.
   • Her mind strayed during the long lecture.
   • The essay strayed off topic and failed to answer the question.

   Sinónimosdeviatedigressdivergedriftramblewander

   Antónimosattendconcentratefocus