English-Spanish translations for scatter

• dispersar
  Nos agrada que se haga hincapié en la consecución de un valor añadido europeo, en vez de dispersar los limitados fondos en toda la gama de investigaciones realizadas. We welcome the emphasis on looking for European added value, not scattering the limited funds over the whole range of research carried out.
• desviar
• esparcir

Definition of scatter

• To separate and go in different directions; to disperse
• To distribute loosely as by sprinkling
• To deflect (radiation or particles
• To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow
• To be dispersed upon
• The act of scattering or dispersing

Examples

• The crowd scattered in terror.
• Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.
• to scatter hopes or plans
• Desiccated stalks scattered the fields.

Related words

• scatterbrained
• scattering
• scattered
• scatterbrain
• scatterplot
• backscatter
• backscattering
• backscattered
• scatterometer