dinamita
/dee-nah-MEE-tah/
dynamite
Dinamita refers to the explosive material used in construction and mining.
📝 In Action
Los obreros usaron dinamita para abrir el túnel en la montaña.
B1The workers used dynamite to open the tunnel in the mountain.
Alfred Nobel fue el inventor de la dinamita.
A2Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender of Dinamita
This word is feminine, so always use 'la' or 'una' with it, even though it ends in 'a' like many other feminine nouns.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Noun vs. Verb
Mistake: "Using 'dinamita' as an action (to blow up)."
Correction: Use the verb 'dinamitar' for the action. 'Dinamita' is only the name of the object.
⭐ Usage Tips
Safety first!
In Spanish, just like in English, 'dinamita' is often used in metaphors about dangerous or high-pressure situations.
Dinamita can also describe someone or something that is full of energy and excitement.
dinamita(noun)
dynamite
?someone or something very energetic or exciting
a powerhouse
?describing a person with a lot of energy
,a bombshell
?a piece of shocking or impactful news
📝 In Action
Esa nueva delantera es dinamita pura en el campo de fútbol.
B2That new striker is pure dynamite on the football pitch.
La noticia de su renuncia fue dinamita para la empresa.
C1The news of his resignation was a bombshell for the company.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'ser' with dinamita
When describing a person's character or the quality of something, use the verb 'ser' (to be) followed by 'dinamita'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Complimenting people
Calling someone 'dinamita' is a great way to say they are impressively energetic or talented in a high-energy way.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dinamita
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The dynamite'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dinamita' used as a verb in Spanish?
No, 'dinamita' is only a noun. To express the action of blowing something up with dynamite, you must use the verb 'dinamitar'.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, the plural is 'dinamitas', but it is most commonly used in the singular to refer to the substance in general.