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    Detonar (en. Detonate)

    /det'o.naɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To produce an explosion as a result of a chemical or physical reaction.
    The explosive was designed to detonate when pressed.
    El explosivo estaba diseñado para detonar al ser presionado.
    To initiate a conflict or a crisis suddenly.
    His words managed to detonate a discussion among those present.
    Sus palabras lograron detonar una discusión entre los presentes.
    To activate an explosive mechanism using a detonator.
    The technician needed a moment to detonate the explosive charge.
    El técnico necesitaba un momento para detonar la carga explosiva.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'detonare', meaning 'to sound from below'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to detonate a bomb
    To produce an explosion from a bomb.
    detonar una bomba
    to detonate a discussion
    To start a heated conversation or a conflict.
    detonar una discusión
    to detonate a conflict
    To provoke the beginning of a conflict.
    detonar un conflicto

    Related Words

    explosive
    Substance that can explode.
    explosivo
    detonator
    Device that initiates the explosion.
    detonador
    explosion
    Violent rupture of an object that produces a shock wave.
    explosión

    Slang Meanings

    To provoke an intense or unexpected reaction in a group.
    That joke can detonate everyone's sense of humor.
    Esa broma puede detonar el sentido del humor de todos.
    To start an exciting or impactful event.
    That song tends to detonate the party.
    Esa canción suele detonar la fiesta.