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

Part of Speech

The word "desbocar" is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

/desˈβo.kaɾ/

Translation Options into English

• To unbridle
• To let loose
• To run away (usually referring to a horse)

Meaning and Use

"Desbocar" primarily refers to the action of a horse becoming unbridled or running away uncontrollably. In a broader sense, it can mean to lose control or to become erratic in behavior, often referring to situations or things that are released from restraint or constraint. The word is moderately used in both oral and written Spanish, often in context related to horses or metaphoric expressions about losing control.

Example Sentences

1. El caballo se desbocó y corrió sin rumbo fijo. The horse unbridled and ran aimlessly.

2. Cuando la situación comenzó a desbocar, decidieron intervenir. When the situation started to get out of hand, they decided to intervene.

3. Tienes que controlar tu temperamento antes de que se desboque. You need to control your temper before it gets out of control.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Desbocar" appears in several idiomatic expressions, usually related to loss of control or chaotic situations:

1. Desbocar la situación
2. La discusión comenzó a caldearse y pudo desbocar la situación.

3. The discussion started to heat up and could escalate the situation.

4. No dejar que se desboque

5. Es importante no dejar que el trabajo se desboque y mantener todo organizado.

6. It's important not to let work get out of hand and keep everything organized.

7. Desbocar las emociones

8. En el partido, las penas y alegrías comenzaron a desbocar las emociones de los fans.
9. During the match, the joys and sorrows began to unleash the emotions of the fans.

Etymology

The word "desbocar" comes from the prefix "des-" which typically denotes a reversal or negation, combined with "bocar," derived from "boca," meaning mouth (in this context, the part of a bridle). It literally suggests the act of removing the restraint from the mouth, leading to the action of a horse running free.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Desatar (to unleash) - Liberar (to free) - Descontrolar (to lose control)

Antonyms: - Controlar (to control) - Retener (to hold back) - Sujetar (to secure)