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descontrolou

[dɛʃ.kõ.tro.ˈloʊ]
verb
lost control, went out of control
1. Third person singular preterite of 'descontrolar' - to lose control or cease to be controlled
The situation got out of hand when he lost his temper.
A situação descontrolou quando ele perdeu a paciência.
2. To become unrestrained or unmanageable
The party got completely out of control.
A festa descontrolou completamente.
3. To lose emotional composure
She broke down crying when she heard the news.
Ela descontrolou e chorou ao ouvir a notícia.
NYC Slang
lost it, went crazy, flipped out
Synonyms
perdeu o controledesgovernadadesorganizouficou fora de controleenlouqueceu
Antonyms
controlouorganizoumanteve a calmadominou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descontrolou
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
descontrolou
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
descontrolou
Standard usage, may use colloquially with 'ficou maluco'
Portugal
perdeu o controlo
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

descontrolar-se completamente - to completely lose control
ficar descontrolado - to become uncontrolled
a situação descontrolou - the situation spiraled/got out of hand
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