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desatinava

[dɛ.za.ti.ˈna.va]
verb
was acting foolishly; was talking nonsense
1. Third person singular imperfect indicative of 'desatinar' - to act or speak foolishly; to talk nonsense; to rave
He was talking nonsense at the meeting.
Ele desatinava na reunião.
2. To act irrationally or without reason
She was acting foolishly when she made that decision.
Ela desatinava ao tomar essa decisão.
Synonyms
desvairavadesatucalhavadisparatavabobajava
Antonyms
refletiapensavaraciocinava

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desatinava
Common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desatinava
Standard European Portuguese form

Related Idioms & Phrases

desatinar de raiva - to go mad with rage
desatinar de amor - to lose one's mind over love
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