How to Say "eruption" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “eruption” is “erupción” — use 'erupción' when referring to a physical eruption, such as a volcano, a geyser, or a skin rash.
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erupción
nounA2General
Use 'erupción' when referring to a physical eruption, such as a volcano, a geyser, or a skin rash.
Examples
El volcán entró en erupción después de muchos años.
The volcano erupted after many years.
explosión
nounC1General
Use 'explosión' to describe a sudden, intense outpouring or outburst of feelings, energy, or activity.
Examples
El anuncio causó una explosión de alegría entre los aficionados.
The announcement caused an outburst of joy among the fans.
Physical vs. Emotional Outbursts
Learners often confuse 'erupción' and 'explosión' by using 'erupción' for emotional outbursts. Remember that 'erupción' is for physical events, while 'explosión' is for sudden, intense displays of emotion or activity.
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