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    Cráter (en. Crater)

    [ˈkɾateɾ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Opening in the earth's surface formed by volcanic activity.
    The crater of the volcano is filled with solidified lava.
    El cráter del volcán está lleno de lava solidificada.
    Depression on the surface of a planet or moon caused by the impact of a meteorite.
    The crater on the moon is visible from Earth.
    El cráter en la luna es visible desde la Tierra.
    Cavity left by a projectile upon impacting a hard surface.
    The crater caused by the explosion was enormous.
    El cráter causado por la explosión era enorme.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'crater', which means 'cup', 'vessel', or 'depression'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a crater
    to create a deep indentation or hole.
    hacer un cráter
    volcano crater
    the opening at the top of a volcano.
    cráter de un volcán
    lunar crater
    a depression on the surface of the moon.
    cráter lunar

    Related Words

    volcano
    mountain or hill that expels lava, ash, and gases.
    volcán
    meteor
    body from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere.
    meteoro
    explosion
    reaction that releases energy rapidly.
    explosión

    Slang Meanings

    A large hole or gap.
    That land is full of craters due to erosion.
    Ese terreno está lleno de cráteres por la erosión.
    A place where incidents or problems occur.
    That area has become a crime crater.
    Esa zona se ha convertido en un cráter de delincuencia.