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    Estalla (en. Explodes)

    /es'ta.ʝa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To produce an explosion or a burst.
    The bomb explodes in the middle of the city.
    La bomba estalla en medio de la ciudad.
    To enter a state of fury or rage suddenly.
    The group burst into screams upon seeing the injustice.
    El grupo estalló en gritos al ver la injusticia.
    To make oneself known suddenly and forcefully.
    The scandal erupted in the media.
    El escándalo estalló en los medios de comunicación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'explodere', which means to burst or break.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bursts into laughter
    Laughs in a very intense and loud manner.
    estalla a carcajadas
    burst into tears
    Begins to cry suddenly and loudly.
    estallar en llanto
    burst with rage
    Experiences an explosion of anger.
    estallar de ira

    Related Words

    outburst
    Action of bursting or breaking.
    estallido
    explosion
    Rapid increase in volume and energy, usually caused by a physical or chemical change.
    explosión
    detonation
    Production of an explosion, usually as a result of a chemical reaction.
    detonación

    Slang Meanings

    When referring to a situation that becomes chaotic quickly.
    The party exploded when the DJ arrived.
    La fiesta estalló cuando llegó el DJ.
    Used in the context of arguments when someone begins to lose their calm.
    Don't say that to him, he might explode.
    No le digas eso, podría estallar.