extraviar

Senses

1. 1.

   to lose

   to misplace or be unable to find something

2. 2.

   to lead astray

   to cause someone to go in the wrong direction or to stray from the right path

3. 3.

   to mislead

   to deceive or cause someone to form a wrong belief

Examples

• "Extravié mis llaves en el autobús."

  I lost my keys on the bus.

• "No quiero extraviarme en la ciudad desconocida."

  I don't want to get lost in the unfamiliar city.

• "Sus palabras nos extraviaron del camino correcto."

  His words led us astray from the right path.

Usage

A formal or literary verb meaning to lose, misplace, or lead astray. The reflexive form (extraviarse) is common, meaning "to get lost" or "to stray." Often used with objects like keys, documents, or more abstractly with people's trust or direction.