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    Volcán (en. Volcano)

    /bolˈkan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Opening through which incandescent liquids escape from the interior of the earth.
    The Krakatoa volcano is famous for its explosion in 1883.
    El volcán Krakatoa es famoso por su explosión en el año 1883.
    Mountain or hill that contains a volcano.
    The Aconcagua volcano is the highest peak in America.
    El volcán Aconcagua es el pico más alto de América.
    Eruption of a volcano.
    The eruption of the volcano was an impressive spectacle.
    La erupción del volcán fue un espectáculo impresionante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vulcanus', referring to the god of fire.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    erupting volcano
    It refers to a volcano that is releasing lava and gases.
    volcán en erupción
    in the shadow of a volcano
    It is used to describe a situation of imminent danger.
    bajo la sombra de un volcán

    Related Words

    lava
    Liquid dew that is expelled during a volcano's eruption.
    lava
    volcanic gases
    Mixture of gases released during volcanic eruptions.
    gases volcánicos
    crater
    Opening at the top of a volcano through which lava flows.
    cráter

    Slang Meanings

    Explosive natural disaster
    That fight was a volcano; everything got out of control.
    Esa pelea fue un volcán, salió todo de control.
    Something very intense
    The concert was very volcanic; the energy was incredible.
    El concierto estuvo muy volcánico, la energía fue increíble.