How to Say "to erupt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to erupt” is “estallar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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crisis, tension
Examples
La guerra estalló después de meses de tensión política.
The war broke out after months of political tension.
Un incendio estalló en el bosque anoche.
A fire broke out in the forest last night.
La crisis económica estalló sin previo aviso.
The economic crisis erupted without warning.
Figurative Use
This meaning is figurative, extending the idea of a physical explosion to a sudden, serious event like a war or a crisis. Think of it as the crisis 'exploding' onto the scene.
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