Desenfado (en. Casualness)

/desenˈfaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of carefree attitude and disinhibition.
His nonchalance at the party made everyone feel comfortable.
Su desenfado en la fiesta hizo que todos se sintieran cómodos.
Freedom from worries or inhibitions.
With great nonchalance, he expressed himself without fear of what others might say.
Con gran desenfado, se expresó sin miedo al qué dirán.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' indicating absence and 'enfado,' which comes from Latin 'in-fatum,' meaning anger or annoyance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with nonchalance
to do something carefree or without inhibitions.
con desenfado
speak with nonchalance
to express oneself freely and without fear of being judged.
hablar con desenfado

Related Words

anger
Feeling of anger or displeasure.
enfado
uninhibited
One who acts without inhibitions.
desinhibido

Slang Meanings

Being in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
In that meeting, everyone was in total nonchalance, laughing and enjoying themselves.
En esa reunión, todos estaban en un desenfado total, ríen y disfrutan.
Acting without concern for the consequences.
She went on a trip with incredible nonchalance, not caring about the return.
Ella se fue de viaje con un desenfado increíble, no le importaba el regreso.