boom

/boom/ (like the English word)

nounmB2

boom?rapid economic or cultural growth,surge?sudden increase

Also:upheaval?major change,success?period of great achievement

📝 In Action

El país experimentó un boom inmobiliario en los años 90.

The country experienced a real estate boom in the 90s.

Estamos viviendo el boom de la música urbana a nivel mundial.

We are currently experiencing the boom of urban music worldwide.

El boom demográfico puso presión en los servicios públicos.

The demographic surge put pressure on public services.

Word Connections

Synonyms

auge (peak/climax)
crecimiento (growth)
explosión (explosion (figurative))

Antonyms

crisis (crisis)
recesión (recession)

Common Collocations

boom económico – economic boom
boom literario – literary boom
el gran boom – the great boom/surge

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule

Even though 'boom' comes from English, in Spanish it is always treated as masculine: 'el boom'. Remember to use masculine articles and adjectives with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "La boom"

Correction: El boom. Always use 'el' for this word, as it is a masculine noun.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

This word is often seen in formal writing, journalism, and academic discussions about rapid development or sudden popularity.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: boom

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'boom' in the sense of 'rapid growth'?

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Word Family

auge(peak/climax) - noun

explosivo(explosive) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'boom' a formal word?

The meaning related to economic or cultural growth ('el boom económico') is very common in formal journalism and business discussions. The meaning related to sound is more informal, like an onomatopoeia.

Are there Spanish alternatives for 'boom'?

Yes! If you are talking about growth, you can use 'auge' or 'crecimiento acelerado' (accelerated growth). If you are talking about a sound, you can use 'estruendo' or 'explosión'.