Volcán (en. Volcano)

/bolˈkan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Opening of a mountain through which vapors, gases, ashes, and lava emanate.

Example Sentence: The Popocatépetl volcano is one of the most active in Mexico.

El volcán Popocatépetl es uno de los más activos de México.

Definition: Mountain formed by the accumulation of volcanic materials.

Example Sentence: The solidified lava has formed large mountains in the region.

La lava solidificada ha formado grandes montañas en la región.

Definition: Geological phenomenon associated with the activity of a volcano.

Example Sentence: The eruption of the volcano caused evacuations in the nearby areas.

La erupción del volcán causó evacuaciones en las áreas cercanas.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'vulcanus', which referred to the god of fire.

Common Phrase: under the volcano

Common Phrase Meaning: In a state of danger or risk.

bajo el volcán

Common Phrase: village at the foot of the volcano

Common Phrase Meaning: A community that lives near an active volcano.

pueblo al pie del volcán

Related Word: eruption

Related Word Description: Violent expulsion of volcanic material.

erupción

Related Word: lava

Related Word Description: Molten rock that comes out of a volcano.

lava

Related Word: ash

Related Word Description: Dust left after a volcanic eruption.

ceniza

Slang Meaning: Excessive heat or tense situation.

Slang Example: That argument was a real volcano.

Esa discusión fue un verdadero volcán.

Slang Meaning: Explosive or very energetic personality.

Slang Example: That girl is a volcano, she is always on the move.

Esa chica es un volcán, siempre está en movimiento.