fuera de control
/fweɾa de kontɾol/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'amok' can be translated into Spanish as fuera de control.
The phrase is used to describe someone or something that is in a frenzy of violence, on a killing spree or behaving in a berserk manner.
Meaning: in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree, berserk (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
/fweɾa de kontɾol/
Did you know?
- The Spanish phrase fuera de control is often used for inanimate objects, such as a car or a fire, not just people in a frenzy.
- While fuera de control describes the state of being berserk, the Spanish word desatado is often used to describe someone who has 'unleashed' their violence.
- Although it means 'out of control', the word fuera shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the English word 'door'.
Examples in context
- Se volvió loco y empezó a lanzar cosas por la habitación.He went amok and started throwing things around the room.
- ¡No te vuelvas loco! Necesitamos resolver esto con calma.Don't go amok! We need to solve this calmly.
- El hombre corría fuera de control por la calle.The man was running amok through the street.
- El animal salvaje está fuera de control.The wild animal is acting berserk.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a chaotic news report.
- Alejandro¿Viste las noticias sobre el disturbio?Did you see the news about the riot?
- LucíaSí, la gente parecía estar fuera de control.Yes, the people seemed to be acting amok.
- AlejandroFue una situación muy violenta y peligrosa.It was a very violent and dangerous situation.
- LucíaEspero que la policía logre calmar todo.I hope the police manage to calm everything down.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries control, de, fuera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
