Estalló (en. Exploded)

es-ta-lló

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To break or explode suddenly, causing an impact or noise.
The bomb exploded in the center of the city.
La bomba estalló en el centro de la ciudad.
To manifest unexpectedly or violently.
A fight broke out among the fans.
Una pelea estalló entre los aficionados.
Sudden production of a loud sound.
The balloon popped just as I was holding it.
El globo estalló justo cuando lo estaba sosteniendo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exstalari', which means 'to explode or break'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burst into laughter
laughed suddenly in a loud manner.
estalló en risas
burst with anger
lost control by getting angry quickly.
estalló de ira
the war broke out
the armed conflict began abruptly.
estalló la guerra

Related Words

estallar
Verb that means to break or explode.
estallar
explosion
Action of bursting or exploding.
explosión
crack
Break or crack, especially in an object.
crack

Slang Meanings

Burst out laughing
The joke was so good that I burst out laughing.
El chiste fue tan bueno que me estallé de risa.
Burst with excitement
I burst with excitement when I saw the exam results.
Estallé de emoción al ver el resultado del examen.