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    Estallaba (en. Exploded)

    /es.ta.'ʎa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    From the verb estallar, it means to break or explode suddenly.
    The bomb exploded in the middle of the city.
    La bomba estallaba en medio de la ciudad.
    It can also refer to a situation that explodes into conflicts or emotions.
    The tension erupted after months of discussions.
    La tensión estallaba después de meses de discusiones.
    It is used in the context of events that occur abruptly.
    The fire broke out in the house without warning.
    El fuego estallaba en la casa sin previo aviso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exstallāre', which means 'to explode' or 'to burst'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to burst into laughter
    To laugh suddenly and contagiously.
    estallar en risas
    to burst into tears
    To start crying uncontrollably.
    estallar en llanto
    to erupt in war
    The abrupt onset of a war conflict.
    estallar la guerra

    Related Words

    explosion
    Action of exploding or the moment when something bursts.
    estallido
    blast
    Violent rupture that produces a shockwave.
    explosión
    tension
    State of being stressed, which can lead to an explosion.
    tensión

    Slang Meanings

    Emotional outburst
    He had an emotional outburst during the meeting.
    Tuvo un estallido emocional durante la reunión.
    When something gets out of control
    The party erupted when they played the music.
    La fiesta estalló cuando pusieron la música.