Brotar (en. Emerge)

/bɾoˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To arise or appear in the form of shoots.
Flowers begin to sprout in spring.
Las flores empiezan a brotar en primavera.
To manifest or make something appear.
A new feeling began to sprout in his heart.
Un nuevo sentimiento empezó a brotar en su corazón.
To detach or spring something from a place.
Water bursts forth from the fountain with great force.
El agua brota de la fuente con gran fuerza.

Etymology

From the Latin 'bro'tare, which means 'to leap' or 'to sprout'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to burst with emotion
It manifests an emotion suddenly.
brotar de emoción
to sprout like mushrooms
To appear or increase in large quantities quickly.
brotar como setas

Related Words

broto
The beginning or the first stage of something that emerges.
broto
sprouting
The process of the appearance of sprouts in plants.
brotación
re-sprouts
To emerge again, especially after being cut.
rebrota

Slang Meanings

To appear suddenly in a situation.
The drama started to sprout at the meeting.
El drama empezó a brotar en la reunión.
To feel excited or in love unexpectedly.
After that night, a great love sprouted in me.
Después de esa noche, brotó en mí un gran amor.