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    Explosivo (en. Explosive)

    /eksplosiβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Substance or device that produces an explosion.
    Dynamite is a type of explosive used in construction.
    El dinamita es un tipo de explosivo utilizado en construcción.
    Quality of something that can explode.
    The gas in the tank is highly explosive.
    El gas en el tanque es altamente explosivo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'explosivus', which means 'that explodes'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    explosive material
    Substance that can cause an explosion.
    materia explosiva
    explosive character
    Volatile and temperamental personality or behavior.
    carácter explosivo
    explosive situation
    Circumstance that can lead to an outbreak of violence or conflict.
    situación explosiva

    Related Words

    detonation
    The act of exploding or releasing energy in the form of an explosion.
    detonación
    fire
    Fire where there can be explosions due to the presence of flammable substances.
    incendio
    gunpowder
    Explosive substance that is used, for example, in fireworks.
    pólvora

    Slang Meanings

    A very temperamental or explosive person in their behavior.
    That guy is so explosive, you can't talk to him without him getting angry.
    Ese tipo es tan explosivo, no se puede hablar con él sin que se enoje.
    Something that causes a lot of surprise or astonishment.
    The news was explosive; everyone was shocked.
    La noticia fue explosiva, todos quedaron impactados.