How to Say "eruption" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “eruption” is “explosión” — C1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounC1
of feelings
Examples
El anuncio causó una explosión de alegría entre los aficionados.
The announcement caused an outburst of joy among the fans.
La ciudad experimentó una explosión demográfica en los 80.
The city experienced a population boom in the 80s.
Su libro fue una explosión de nuevas ideas artísticas.
His book was an explosion of new artistic ideas.
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'explosión' describes something happening quickly and intensely. It's a dramatic way to talk about growth, emotion, or color.
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