Reventó (en. Burst)

/reβenˈto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause something to burst or break with force.
The balloon burst when it was punctured.
El globo reventó al ser pinchado.
To cause something to break due to excessive pressure or force.
The tamale burst due to excessive heat.
El tamal se reventó por el calor excesivo.
To ruin or spoil something.
The party was ruined when the police arrived.
Se reventó la fiesta cuando llegó la policía.

Etymology

From Latin 'reventare', which means 'to burst' or 'to break'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to burst out laughing
To laugh a lot and loudly.
reventarse de risa
to burst with anger
To be very angry to the point of losing control.
reventar de enojo
to burst into a thousand pieces
To break into many parts.
reventar en mil pedazos

Related Words

burst-maker
Person or thing that causes an explosion or rupture.
reventador
burst
Act of bursting or exploding.
reventón
to burst
To cause something to burst or break.
reventar

Slang Meanings

To die or cease to exist suddenly.
That guy went downhill overnight.
Ese tipo se reventó de un día para otro.
Excessive drug addiction that causes problems.
He is always using that substance.
Siempre está reventando con esa sustancia.