Adjective
/deseɱfɾeˈnaðo/
The word desenfrenado means lacking restraint or control, often used to describe behavior that is wild, excessive, or unregulated. It can refer to practices, emotions, or attitudes that are beyond normal limits. The frequency of use is moderate, and it can be found in both oral and written contexts, although it may be more common in literary or formal writing.
El desenfrenado consumo de alcohol en la fiesta preocupó a los organizadores.
The unrestrained consumption of alcohol at the party worried the organizers.
Tiene un carácter desenfrenado que a veces le trae problemas.
He has an unbridled character that sometimes causes him problems.
La naturaleza desenfrenada del tráfico en la ciudad puede ser abrumadora.
The rampant nature of traffic in the city can be overwhelming.
The term desenfrenado is not commonly found in a wide range of idiomatic expressions. However, its themes of excess and lack of control do lend themselves to various sayings and expressions in Spanish that allude to similar ideas:
Su desenfrenado entusiasmo contagiaba a todos.
His unrestrained enthusiasm was infectious to everyone.
La desenfrenada búsqueda de poder puede llevar a la corrupción.
The unbridled pursuit of power can lead to corruption.
Tienen un amor desenfrenado que desafía todas las convenciones.
They have a rampant love that defies all conventions.
The word desenfrenado comes from the prefix "des-" which indicates reversal or negation, and "frenar," which means "to restrain" or "to brake." Thus, desenfrenado literally translates to "unrestrained" or "not held back."
Synonyms: - Descontrolado (out of control) - Irrefrenable (irrepressible) - Indómito (indomitable)
Antonyms: - Controlado (controlled) - Moderado (moderate) - Cauteloso (cautious)