Desmanes (en. Excesses)

[des-'ma-nes]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Act of disorder or abuse.

The excesses at the party caused discomfort to the neighbors.

Los desmanes en la fiesta causaron molestias a los vecinos.

Lack of control or respect in a situation.

There were excesses during the protests.

Hubo desmanes durante las manifestaciones.

Violent or thoughtless behavior.

The group's excess took everyone by surprise.

El desmane del grupo tomó a todos por sorpresa.

From Old Spanish 'desmano', referring to actions that are out of control.

to commit excesses

To commit acts of disorder or abuse.

hacer desmanes

excesses in the street

Abusive or chaotic behaviors in public spaces.

desmanes en la calle

to contain excesses

To prevent or stop uncontrolled actions.

contener desmanes

lack of control

Lack of control or dominance over a situation or behavior.

descontrol

abuse

Excessive or inappropriate use of something.

abuso

excess

Surpassing what is normal or necessary.

exceso

Wild or reckless actions.

That party turned into a total mess, nobody was in control of anything.

Esa fiesta se volvió un desmane total, nadie controlaba nada.

Crazy or out-of-control behavior.

I don't want there to be excesses at this event.

No quiero que haya desmanes en este evento.