is unleashed

[/ɪz ʌnˈliːʃt/]
verb phrase
é solto/é liberado/é desencadeado
1. to release or let loose from restraint or confinement; to allow something to be free or uncontrolled
The dog is unleashed in the yard.
O cachorro é solto no quintal.
2. to set free or release something powerful or destructive
Chaos is unleashed when the system fails.
O caos é desencadeado quando o sistema falha.
3. to allow something dormant or suppressed to be expressed or activated
Her creativity is unleashed when she paints.
Sua criatividade é liberada quando ela pinta.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'unleashed' is commonly used metaphorically to describe releasing potential, emotions, or forces. In Brazil, it's frequently used in business contexts (liberando potencial) and in sports commentary. In the US, it appears regularly in tech and entertainment industries when describing product launches or creative releases.
NYC Slang
let loose; set free; go wild
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is releasedis freedis let looseis set freeis liberated
Antonyms / Antônimos
is restrainedis containedis controlledis confinedis bound

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é solto/é liberado/é desencadeado
Most common translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
é solto/é largado
Informal usage with 'largado' common in colloquial speech
São Paulo
é liberado/é desencadeado
Business and formal contexts prefer 'liberado'
Portugal
é libertado/é solto/é desencadeado
European Portuguese prefers 'libertado' for more formal contexts

Related Words

unleashunleashedunleashingreleasefreerestrain

Related Idioms & Phrases

unleash hell
unleash one's potential
unleash the beast
let the cat out of the bag
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