Erupción (en. Rash)

/eɾupˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Expulsion of materials from within the earth, especially from a volcano.
The eruption of the volcano was devastating for nearby populations.
La erupción del volcán fue devastadora para las poblaciones cercanas.
Manifestation of a skin disease, such as pimples or blisters.
The eruption on her skin was caused by an allergic reaction.
La erupción en su piel fue causada por una reacción alérgica.
Appearance or manifestation of something suddenly.
The eruption of criticism was unexpected after the announcement.
La erupción de críticas fue inesperada tras el anuncio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'eruptio', which derives from 'erumpere', meaning to break or burst in.

Common Phrases and Expressions

volcanic eruption
geological event where a volcano expels lava, ash, and gases.
erupción de un volcán
skin eruption
appearance of lesions on the skin that can be caused by various conditions.
erupción cutánea
eruption of anger
intense manifestation of anger or discomfort suddenly.
erupción de ira

Related Words

volcano
Hole in the ground from where lava or gases emerge from inside the earth.
volcán
lava
Molten rock that comes out from the interior of the earth during a volcanic eruption.
lava
volcanic gases
Mixture of gases that are released during an eruption.
gases volcánicos

Slang Meanings

Situation of great uproar or chaos.
The party turned into an eruption when they learned about the goal.
El partido se volvió una erupción cuando se enteraron del gol.
Expression to refer to a sudden crisis.
The news caused an eruption on social media.
La noticia causó una erupción en las redes sociales.