Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
descontrol
Pronunciation
IPA/deskonˈtɾol/
Meaning
- masculine nounchaos
Example
En el estadio se produjo descontrol cuando terminó el partido.
There was chaos in the stadium when the match ended.
More examples
Tras el anuncio, la reunión entró en una situación de descontrol.
After the announcement, the meeting entered a state of chaos.
Core concept
A crowd breaking into chaotic movement.
Common phrases
situación de descontrol
state of chaos
descontrol total
utter chaos
al borde del descontrol
on the brink of chaos
Similar words
desorden: Absence of proper arrangement or routine, resulting in cluttered or untidy conditions.
confusión: Situation in which unclear information causes disorientation and uncertainty about events.
caos: Massive, pervasive chaos on a large scale that disrupts institutions or daily life.
alboroto: Rowdy disturbance marked by loud noise, yelling, and boisterous activity.
Definition in Spanish
Pérdida o ausencia de control que causa confusión y comportamientos desordenados.
Word origin
Formed from the negative prefix des- plus control, a borrowing from Old French and Latin, so the word literally denotes a lack of control.
Usage tips
- Use descontrol for disorder that affects groups or events (for example at a stadium); for a single person's bewilderment prefer confusión.