Desahogo (en. Relief)

/desaˈoɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of relief or release of repressed feelings.
The relief he felt when talking about his problems was evident.
El desahogo que sintió al hablar de sus problemas fue evidente.
Process by which something causing distress is removed.
The release of his sorrows helped him feel lighter.
El desahogo de sus penas le ayudó a sentirse más ligero.

Etymology

From the verb desahogar, which comes from 'des-' and 'ahogar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a release
To express emotions or feelings in a liberating way.
hacer un desahogo
in search of relief
To seek relief or escape from an emotional situation.
en busca de desahogo

Related Words

desahogar
To release emotions or suffering.
desahogar
relief
A feeling of tranquility after tension.
alivio
expression
Manifestation of emotions or thoughts.
expresión

Slang Meanings

Emotional release in a colloquial sense.
After his release, he felt like new.
Después de su desahogo, se sintió como nuevo.
Uninhibited expression of a problem.
Coffee is his relief to relax.
El café es su desahogo para relajarse.