What does "desencadenar" mean in English?

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Spanish

desencadenar

English

trigger

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Alternative translations of "desencadenar"

unleash
set off
release
loosen

Examples of how to use "desencadenar" in Spanish

Spanish
La chispa desencadenó el incendio.
English
The spark triggered the fire.
Spanish
La discusión desencadena nuevas preguntas cada día
English
The argument triggers new questions every day.
Spanish
Su decisión desencadenó una protesta en la plaza
English
Her decision sparked a protest in the square.
Spanish
La lluvia desencadenaba recuerdos en ella
English
The rain triggered memories in her.
Spanish
Mañana desencadenaremos el experimento con cuidado
English
Tomorrow we will carefully trigger the experiment.

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La chispa desencadenó el incendio.

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