Irrumpir (en. Burst)
/i-ʁum-'piɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To enter suddenly or unexpectedly into a place.
The thief burst into the house and surprised the owners.
El ladrón irrumpió en la casa y sorprendió a los propietarios.
To manifest abruptly in a context or situation.
Excitement burst into the classroom after the news.
La emoción irrumpió en el aula tras la noticia.
To interrupt something that was happening.
The storm broke into the party, forcing everyone to leave.
El temporal irrumpió en la fiesta, obligando a todos a salir.
Etymology
From the Latin 'irrumpere', meaning 'to break in or enter by force'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
burst onto the scene
To appear suddenly in a situation or place.
irrumpir en escena
break into a conversation
To interrupt a chat without prior warning.
irrumpir en una conversación
intrude into someone's life
To suddenly enter another person's life.
irrumpir en la vida de alguien
Related Words
irruption
The act of bursting in or passing suddenly.
irrupción
interruption
The act of interrupting something that is ongoing.
interrupción
appear
The act of manifesting or becoming visible.
aparecer
Slang Meanings
To enter suddenly
The group burst into the party in a big way.
El grupo irrumpió en la fiesta a lo grande.
Unexpected surprise
That news broke in like a trampling.
Esa noticia irrumpió como un trampling.