erupt

• Verbo que designa una liberación o aparición repentina y violenta de algo, como la erupción de un volcán, el estallido de un conflicto o una emoción que se desborda.

A verb used to indicate the sudden and violent outbreak of something, such as a volcano, conflict, or emotion.

1. Volcanic eruptionB1formalscientific

   To burst out suddenly and violently, as when a volcano expels lava, ash, and gases.

   entrar en erupción

   • The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
   • Lava erupted from the crater, flowing down the mountainside.
   • Scientists predicted the volcano would erupt within days.

   Sinónimosbelchburst forthdischargeexplodespewvent

2. Sudden outbreakB2formal

   To start suddenly and violently, often referring to conflict, emotion, or disease.

   Estallar

   • Violence erupted in the city after the controversial decision.
   • Laughter erupted from the audience during the comedy show.
   • A new epidemic erupted in the region, alarming health officials.

   Sinónimosbreak outburstburst outexplodeflareflare up

   Antónimosabatedissipatedwindlerecedesubside

3. Skin conditionB2informal

   To appear suddenly on the skin, as in a rash or pimple.

   erupcionar (en la piel)

   • Her face erupted in pimples before the big event.
   • A rash erupted on his arms after touching the plant.
   • The allergic reaction caused hives to erupt all over her body.

   Sinónimosbreak outcome out