desengatar, desabotoar, soltar
1. To detach or unfasten something that is hooked or fastened
She unhooked her bra before going to bed.
Ela desabotoou o sutiã antes de ir para a cama.
2. To remove a fish from a fishing hook
The fisherman carefully unhooked the trout from his line.
O pescador cuidadosamente desengastou a truta de sua linha.
3. To disconnect or separate something that was joined or connected
Please unhook the trailer from the truck.
Por favor, desengaste o reboque do caminhão.
4. To open or undo a clasp, latch, or hook fastening
He unhooked the gate to let the horses out.
Ele abriu a tranca do portão para deixar os cavalos saírem.
In both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts, 'unhook' is commonly used in fishing culture and domestic situations. The term is particularly prevalent in rural or outdoor recreational contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'desengatar' is the most versatile translation and is widely understood across all regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
unhook from reality - desengatar-se da realidade (to disconnect from real world)
unhook one's phone - desligar o telefone (to disconnect one's telephone)
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