Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Dinamita (en. Dynamite)

    /dinaˈmita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Explosive substance used to blast rocks and structures.
    Dynamite was used to open the tunnel in the mountain.
    La dinamita fue utilizada para abrir el túnel en la montaña.
    Explosive material produced by mixing nitroglycerin with an absorbent.
    The engineers decided to use dynamite to demolish the old building.
    Los ingenieros decidieron usar dinamita para demoler el edificio antiguo.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'dynamis', which means 'power'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pure dynamite
    It refers to something of high quality or spectacular.
    dinamita pura
    to play with dynamite
    It means being in a dangerous or risky situation.
    jugar con dinamita

    Related Words

    explosion
    Process of releasing energy rapidly and violently.
    explosión
    mining
    Activity of extracting minerals from the earth.
    minería
    demolition
    Action of knocking down or destroying a building.
    demolición

    Slang Meanings

    Something that causes a big impact or surprise.
    That movie was dynamite, I didn’t see it coming.
    Esa película fue dinamita, no me la esperaba.
    A person with a lot of energy or impact in a group.
    That guy is pure dynamite on the dance floor.
    Ese chico es pura dinamita en la pista de baile.