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Spanish word
estallido
Pronunciation
IPA/estaˈʝiðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounexplosion
Example
Hubo un estallido en la fábrica.
There was an explosion at the factory.
More examples
El estallido de risas en la sala sorprendió a todos.
The outburst of laughter in the room surprised everyone.
Core concept
A sudden, sharp rupture that produces a loud bang.
Common phrases
estallido de violencia
outbreak of violence
estallido social
social unrest
estallido de risas
outburst of laughter
Similar words
explosión: Powerful rapid expansion that breaks material apart, generating a destructive blast and debris.
estampido: Single sharp bang or crack that registers primarily as a sudden, loud sound.
detonación: Rapid, instant breakup of a charged explosive by ignition or impact, emitting a strong blast.
Definition in Spanish
Ruptura o detonación que produce un sonido fuerte y súbito; por extensión, inicio repentino e intenso de un suceso.
Word origin
From the verb estallar ('to burst' or 'explode'), formed as a noun with the suffix -ido to name the sudden bursting event or the sharp sound it makes.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- outbreaknoun
- bangnoun
Opposites
- implosiónimplosionnoun
Related words
- estallarexplodeverb
- estallamientooutbreaknoun