Brotaba (en. Sprouted)

/bɾoˈta.βa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To indicate the act of sprouting, coming out, or growing.
Water was sprouting from the fountain with great force.
El agua brotaba de la fuente con mucha fuerza.
To refer to something that emerges or appears suddenly.
In the garden, the flowers were sprouting with the arrival of spring.
En el jardín, las flores brotaban con la llegada de la primavera.
To be used in a figurative context to refer to emotions or feelings that arise.
From within, sadness was sprouting uncontrollably.
Desde su interior, la tristeza brotaba sin que pudiera controlarla.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'brotare', which means 'to come out' or 'to be born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sprout like mushrooms
To refer to something that appears in large quantities suddenly.
brotar como champiñones
to sprout with joy
To express that happiness arises intensely.
brotar de alegría

Related Words

sprout
The act of coming out or emerging.
brotar
sprouts
New parts that emerge from a plant.
brotes
green shoots
Euphemism to indicate a positive beginning in a situation.
brotes verdes

Slang Meanings

To sprout in the context of a fight or argument.
The argument began to sprout among friends.
La discusión empezó a brotar entre amigos.
To sprout in the sense that something unexpected arises.
The news sprouted suddenly, surprising everyone.
La noticia brotó de repente, sorprendiendo a todos.