deviate

[/ˈdiːvieɪt/]

verb

desviar

1. to depart from an established course or standard

The driver deviated from the planned route.

O motorista desviou da rota planejada.

2. to differ or diverge from a norm or expectation

Her behavior deviated significantly from what was expected.

Seu comportamento desviou significativamente do que era esperado.

3. to turn aside or go in a different direction

We had to deviate from our original plan due to the weather.

Tivemos que nos desviar de nosso plano original por causa do tempo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desviar

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

desviar

standard usage

São Paulo

desviar

standard usage

Portugal

desviar

standard usage; also 'afastar-se'

deviate from the norm

deviate from the path

deviate from the script

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