Prorrumpió (en. Burst forth)

/pro.rum.'pjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To break or burst suddenly.
The speaker's speech burst into unexpected applause.
El discurso del orador prorrumpió en aplausos inesperados.
To express emotions abruptly.
She burst into tears upon hearing the news.
Ella prorrumpió en lágrimas al escuchar la noticia.
To arise in a lightning manner.
A contagious laughter burst among the attendees.
Una risa contagiosa prorrumpió entre los asistentes.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'prorrumpere', which means to break or burst.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to burst into laughter
to express oneself through laughter immediately
prorrumpir en risas
to burst into tears
to suddenly erupt in tears
prorrumpir en llanto
to burst into applause
to suddenly break out in applause
prorrumpir en aplausos

Related Words

prorrumpo
1st person singular of the present indicative of prorrumpir.
prorrumpo
prorrumpimiento
action of bursting or breaking suddenly.
prorrumpimiento

Slang Meanings

When something happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
The party erupted into a great celebration after the announcement.
La fiesta prorrumpió en una gran celebración después del anuncio.