desahogarse
to vent / to let it all out / to unburden oneself
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/desaoˈɣaɾse/
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Cultural Note
Desahogarse literally means 'to un-drown oneself' — a beautifully expressive word for emotional release. It has no single English equivalent; 'to vent' is the closest. In Spanish-speaking cultures, emotional expression is encouraged, and having someone to 'desahogarse con' (vent to) is considered essential for mental health. The noun 'desahogo' means relief or release.
📝 Example Sentences
Necesito desahogarme con alguien.
I need to vent to someone.
Se desahogó llorando durante horas.
She let it all out crying for hours.
A veces hay que desahogarse para sentirse mejor.
Sometimes you need to vent to feel better.