Desata (en. Unleash)
/desata/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Frees something that was bound or tied.
Unlatch the lock to open the door.
Desata el candado para abrir la puerta.
Provokes an intense situation or feeling.
Music unleashes deep emotions in me.
La música desata emociones profundas en mí.
Triggers an event or reaction.
Unleashes chaos during the party.
Desata el caos durante la fiesta.
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' and 'atar', which means to free from bindings.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unleashes passions
Provokes intense or fervent emotions.
desata pasiones
unleashes the conflict
Initiates a disagreement or dispute.
desata el conflicto
unleashes madness
Causes unruly behavior.
desata la locura
Related Words
to tie
To unite or secure something.
atar
to free
To let free or release something.
liberar
to trigger
To provoke or initiate something.
desencadenar
Slang Meanings
To enter a state of madness or frenzy.
The party was so good that everyone let loose at the end.
La fiesta estaba tan buena que todos se desataron al final.
To act in an uninhibited manner.
When she heard her favorite song, she let loose and started dancing.
Cuando escuchó su canción favorita, se desató y comenzó a bailar.