Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
desahogo
Pronunciation
IPA/desaˈoɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounventing
Example
Necesitaba un desahogo, así que le conté todo.
I needed to vent, so I told him everything.
More examples
Ella echó un desahogo después de la reunión.
She vented after the meeting.
Core concept
An emotional release that relieves built-up pressure.
Common phrases
echar un desahogo
vent
buscar desahogo en amigos
seek vent with friends
un desahogo íntimo
a private vent
Similar words
alivio: Emotional easing that brings a calmer, lighter mood after stress.
confidencia: Privately sharing worries with a close confidant and experiencing relief.
descarga: Expressing stored-up emotion outwardly in an intense, relieving release.
consuelo: Supportive words or acts from others that calm grief and reduce worry.
Definition in Spanish
Expresión o acto que permite descargar emociones acumuladas, como contar un problema o llorar, para sentir alivio momentáneo.
Word origin
From Spanish des- "remove" plus ahogo (from ahogar "to choke"), originally "removal of a choking feeling" and now used for releasing accumulated emotions.
Usage tips
- Desahogo focuses on personal relief and does not mean a formal complaint (queja).