boom

• Sustantivo que designa un sonido súbito, fuerte y grave, o un período de rápido crecimiento económico, expansión o prosperidad.

A noun referring to a sudden, loud, deep sound, or a period of rapid economic growth, expansion, or prosperity.

1. B2formal

   A period of rapid economic growth, increased activity, or prosperity.

   auge económico

   • The country experienced a tech boom in the 1990s.
   • The housing boom led to rising property prices.
   • The oil boom transformed the local economy.

   Sinónimosexpansionflourishinggrowthprosperitysurgeupsurgeupturn

   Antónimosbustcrashdepressionrecessionslump

2. Loud soundA2informal

   A deep, loud, resonant sound, often from an explosion or impact.

   Estruendo

   • We heard a loud boom from the construction site.
   • The boom of the fireworks echoed through the valley.
   • A sonic boom shook the windows.

   Sinónimosbangblastclapcrashdetonationreportreverberationroarrumblethunder

3. Long poleB1formal

   A long, movable arm used on a ship, crane, or microphone.

   Pértiga

   • The microphone boom was adjusted to capture the actor's voice.
   • The crane's boom lifted the heavy steel beam.
   • The sailboat's boom swung across the deck.

   Sinónimosarmjibpolespar

• Verbo que se usa para indicar un sonido repentino, fuerte y grave, o para describir un período de rápido crecimiento o expansión.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, loud, deep sound, or to experience a period of rapid growth or expansion.

1. Make a loud soundB1formal

   To make a deep, resonant, and loud sound, like an explosion or thunder.

   Retumbar

   • The thunder boomed across the valley.
   • The cannon boomed during the celebration.
   • His voice boomed through the empty hall.

   Sinónimosresoundreverberateroarrumblethunder

   Antónimosflutterhushmurmurmutterpeeppingrustlesoughtinklewhisper

2. Experience rapid growthB2formal

   To experience a sudden and significant increase in activity, value, or popularity.

   Experimentar un rápido crecimiento

   • The tech industry boomed in the 1990s.
   • The economy boomed after the new policies were introduced.
   • Real estate prices boomed in the city center.

   Sinónimosblossomburgeonexpandflourishmushroomprosperrocketsoarsurgethrive

   Antónimoscontractdeclinefalterslumpstagnate

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