English–Spanish
“explosion” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/estaˈʝiðo/
Example
Hubo un estallido en la fábrica.
There was an explosion at the factory.
How to say “explosion” in Spanish
“Explosion” in Spanish is estallido.
A sudden, sharp rupture that produces a loud bang.
Example sentences with estallido
El estallido de risas en la sala sorprendió a todos.
The outburst of laughter in the room surprised everyone.
Tips for using estallido
- Used when the suddenness or the loud sound matters; explosión often stresses physical destruction, while estallido highlights the burst itself or the abrupt onset of an event.
Other Spanish words for “explosion”
Hubo una explosión en la fábrica.
There was an explosion at the factory.
La detonación fue muy fuerte.
The explosion was very powerful.