despuntar, to begin to dawn; see alba.

destacarse (en, sobre), to stand out (against, from).

destapar, to open, uncork, uncover.

destartalado, ill-kept, neglected.

destemplado, harsh, brusque.

desternillar, to break a tendon; — de risa, to laugh violently.

destinar, to destine.

destino, destiny, fate.

destreza, skill, address, mastery.

destrozar, to destroy, break.