Estampido (en. Boom)

/es.tam.'pi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A loud sound or a sharp thump.

Example Sentence: The bang of thunder resonated throughout the valley.

El estampido del trueno resonó en toda la valle.

Definition: Violent noise, especially from a gunshot.

Example Sentence: The bang of the gun scared everyone in the room.

El estampido de la pistola asustó a todos en la sala.

Definition: A noise that interrupts tranquility.

Example Sentence: I heard a loud bang while walking down the street.

Escuché un estampido fuerte mientras caminaba por la calle.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb "to bang," which means to hit or make noise.

Common Phrase: bang of joy

Common Phrase Meaning: A sound or event that expresses great happiness.

estampido de alegría

Common Phrase: to hear a bang

Common Phrase Meaning: To hear a sudden sound that provokes fear or surprise.

escuchar un estampido

Related Word: to bang

Related Word Description: To hit or cause a loud noise.

estampir

Related Word: uproar

Related Word Description: A very loud and resonant noise.

estruendo

Slang Meaning: A surprising or unexpected event.

Slang Meaning Example: The bang of the party was when they announced the winner.

El estampido de la fiesta fue cuando anunciaron el ganador.

Slang Meaning: A chaotic problem or situation.

Slang Meaning Example: The meeting ended in a bang of shouts and discontent.

La reunión terminó en un estampido de gritos y descontento.