What does "desbocar" mean in English?

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Spanish

desbocar

English

to run wild

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Alternative translations of "desbocar"

to bolt
to run out of control
to break loose
to go off the rails

Examples of how to use "desbocar" in Spanish

Spanish
El caballo se desbocó.
English
The horse ran wild.
Spanish
El caballo se desboca rápidamente.
English
The horse is running wild quickly.
Spanish
Ayer el coche se desbocó en la curva.
English
Yesterday, the car went out of control on the curve.
Spanish
Durante la tormenta, el río se desbocaba.
English
During the storm, the river was overflowing.
Spanish
Si sigue así, se desbocará mañana.
English
If he keeps going like that, he will lose control tomorrow.

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El caballo se desbocó.

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