Explosión (en. Burst)

/eks.ploˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Violent breakage of an object with the release of energy.
The explosion in the factory caused significant damage.
La explosión en la fábrica causó grandes daños.
Loud and sudden sound resulting from an explosion.
We heard an explosion that was heard kilometers away.
Escuchamos una explosión que se oyó a kilómetros de distancia.
Sudden deployment of energy, such as that which occurs in a chemical reaction.
The volcano's explosion surprised all the inhabitants.
La explosión del volcán sorprendió a todos los habitantes.

Etymology

From Latin explosio, -onis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

explosion of emotions
Sudden appearance of strong feelings.
explosión de emociones
demographic explosion
Rapid increase in population.
explosión demográfica
creative explosion
Intense production of ideas or works.
explosión creativa

Related Words

explosive
That can explode.
explosivo
burst
Act of bursting or breaking violently.
estallido
detonation
Action of detonating or exploding.
detonación

Slang Meanings

Overflowing spirit
Today I have an explosion of energy.
Hoy tengo una explosión de energía.
Sudden success
The movie had a box office explosion.
La película tuvo una explosión de taquilla.