Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
detonación
Pronunciation
IPA/detonaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounexplosion
Example
La detonación fue muy fuerte.
The explosion was very powerful.
More examples
Escuchamos una detonación en la madrugada.
We heard an explosion in the early morning.
Core concept
Thunderous, sharp bang produced by an explosion or the firing of a detonator.
Common phrases
una detonación fuerte
a strong explosion
escuchar una detonación
hear an explosion
una detonación inesperada
an unexpected explosion
Similar words
explosión: Sudden release of a large amount of energy that causes a violent blast and shockwave.
Definition in Spanish
Sonido fuerte y repentino causado por una explosión o por el accionamiento de un detonador.
Word origin
Formed from the verb detonar plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, with roots in Latin detonare (de- + tonare 'to thunder'), so it denotes the act or sound of a detonation.
Usage tips
- Often focuses on the sound or act rather than the whole destructive event, so reporters and technicians prefer detonación while everyday speakers say explosión or estallido.
Other meanings
- bangnoun
Opposites
- silenciosilencenoun
- tranquilidadtranquilitynoun