Spanish Conversation · Level 80
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Spanish word
estrépito
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈtɾepito/
Meaning
- masculine nouncrash
Example
El vaso cayó y hubo un estrépito en la cocina.
The glass fell and there was a crash in the kitchen.
More examples
Un estrépito despertó a los vecinos durante la noche.
A crash awoke the neighbors during the night.
Core concept
A short, explosive clash like falling crockery or a slammed door.
Similar words
ruido: Ordinary sound heard in daily life, a neutral, non-specific noise or background hum.
estruendo: Massive, far-reaching boom or roar with deep resonance and powerful impact.
estampido: Single, abrupt burst sound like a loud snap or percussive pop.
alboroto: Rowdy, bustling noise from a crowd or chaotic activity.
Definition in Spanish
Sonido grande y estruendoso que causa sorpresa o alarma, normalmente breve pero intenso.
Word origin
Derived from Latin strepitus meaning 'din' or 'noise', entering Spanish through Old Spanish and keeping the sense of a brief loud disturbance.
Usage tips
- Often appears in set phrases such as 'caer con estrépito' or 'fracasar con estrépito', so check whether the context means a physical crash or a dramatic reaction.
Opposites
- silenciosilencenoun