Desató (en. Unleashed)

/desaˈto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To break or free from a tie or binding.
He untied the strings that kept the box closed.
Desató las cuerdas que mantenían la caja cerrada.
To cause something that was contained or limited to be released.
He unleashed his anger in an explosion of shouting.
Desató su rabia en una explosión de gritos.
To allow something to happen without restrictions.
He unleashed chaos by not following the rules.
Desató el caos al no seguir las reglas.

Etymology

From the verb 'desatar', which comes from the prefix 'des-' and 'atar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unleash the controversy
To initiate or provoke an intense debate or discussion.
desatar la controversia
unleash passions
To make emotions or feelings express themselves intensely.
desatar pasiones

Related Words

tie
To join or secure something with a cord or binding.
atar
hold
To keep something firm or in place.
sujetar

Slang Meanings

To let oneself be carried away by emotion or impulse.
At the party, he let loose and danced all night.
En la fiesta, se desató y bailó toda la noche.
To act without restrictions or limits.
After a year of work, he decided to unleash his creativity.
Después de un año de trabajo, decidió desatar su creatividad.