This is the 9841st most frequent Portuguese word.
desbloquear
"Desbloquear" means "to unblock" or "to unlock" in English.
Here, 'desbloquear' is used to refer to removing restrictions or barriers on a device to enable more functionality.
Vou desbloquear meu celular para instalar novos aplicativos.
I will unlock my cellphone to install new applications.
In this case, 'desbloquear' is utilized in a literal sense, meaning to physically remove the blocking mechanism of a door.
Precisamos desbloquear a porta que está trancada.
We need to unlock the door that is locked.
Here, 'desbloquear' is used metaphorically, signifying to liberate or release an internal capability or trait.