desbocado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/dɛs.βoˈka.ðo/

Translation Options into English

• Unbridled
• Wild
• Uncontrolled

Meaning and Usage

"Desbocado" primarily describes something that is uncontrolled, unbridled, or wild. It can be applied to various contexts, such as describing a horse that has lost its rider and runs wildly, or a situation that has escalated beyond control. This term is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish, though it may appear more frequently in literary contexts due to its evocative imagery.

Example Sentences: 1. El caballo se desbocado y recorrió todo el campo. - The horse became unbridled and ran across the entire field.

1. La discusión se volvió desbocada y nadie pudo calmar los ánimos.
2. The discussion became wild and no one could calm the tempers.

Use in Idiomatic Expressions

"Desbocado" is often used in idiomatic expressions, primarily to describe situations or behaviors that are out of control. Some notable expressions include:

1. Correr desbocado
2. "El proyecto corrió desbocado y nos llevó a problemas financieros."

3. "The project ran unbridled and led us to financial problems."

4. Vivir desbocado

5. "Desde que lo despidieron, ha decidido vivir desbocado, sin preocuparse del futuro."

6. "Since he was fired, he has decided to live wildly, without worrying about the future."

7. Dejarse llevar desbocado

8. "A veces es bueno dejarse llevar desbocado por las emociones."

9. "Sometimes it is good to let oneself go wild with emotions."

10. Estilo de vida desbocado

11. "Su estilo de vida desbocado le ha traído muchas complicaciones personales."
12. "His unbridled lifestyle has brought him many personal complications."

Etymology

The word "desbocado" comes from the Spanish verb "desbocar," which means "to remove the bridle" from a horse. The prefix "des-" indicates a removal or reversal, combined with "bocado," which refers to the "bite" or part of a bridle that goes in the horse's mouth. Thus, "desbocado" literally translates to "without the bridle," metaphorically implying a loss of control.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Descontrolado (Uncontrolled) - Salvaje (Wild) - Irrefrenable (Unrestrained)

Antonyms: - Controlado (Controlled) - Moderado (Moderate) - Prudente (Prudent)