eruption

• Sustantivo que designa la liberación súbita y violenta de material, como lava, ceniza o gas, desde un volcán u otra formación geológica; también puede referirse a una erupción cutánea o a un estallido repentino de algo, como una erupción de violencia o de emociones.

A noun referring to the sudden and violent release of material, such as lava, ash, or gas, from a volcano or similar geological feature.

1. Volcanic eruptionB1formalscientific

   The sudden release of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

   Erupción volcánica

   • The volcanic eruption destroyed several nearby villages.
   • Scientists monitored the eruption from a safe distance.
   • The eruption sent a massive cloud of ash into the sky.

   Sinónimosblastburstdischargeejectionexplosionoutburstventing

2. Skin eruptionB2formalmedical

   The sudden appearance of a rash or spots on the skin.

   Erupción cutánea

   • The patient developed a skin eruption after taking the medication.
   • An allergic reaction can cause a sudden eruption of hives.
   • The doctor diagnosed the eruption as eczema.

   Sinónimosbreakoutefflorescenceexanthemoutbreakrash

3. Sudden outbreakB2formal

   A sudden and violent occurrence of something, such as violence or emotion.

   Estallido repentino

   • The eruption of protests took the government by surprise.
   • There was an eruption of laughter in the audience.
   • The eruption of anger was unexpected.

   Sinónimosburstexplosionflare-upoutbreakoutburstsurge