explode

• Verbo que describe la acción de romperse o destruirse de manera violenta y ruidosa, generalmente por presión interna o reacción química; también puede referirse a un aumento súbito o estallido de algo como una emoción o una situación.

A verb used to indicate the act of bursting or breaking apart violently and noisily, often due to internal pressure or a chemical reaction.

1. Burst violentlyA2formal

   To burst or break apart violently and noisily, often due to internal pressure or chemical reaction.

   estallar violentamente

   • The bomb exploded in the abandoned building.
   • The fireworks exploded in a shower of colors.
   • The gas tank exploded, causing a massive fire.

   Sinónimosblastblow upburstdetonateeruptgo offruptureshatter

2. Increase rapidlyB2informal

   To increase suddenly and dramatically in size, number, or intensity.

   dispararse / aumentar rápidamente

   • The population of the city exploded in the last decade.
   • The company's profits exploded after the new product launch.
   • The demand for electric cars has exploded recently.

   Sinónimosboomeruptescalatemushroomproliferaterocketskyrocketsoarspikesurge

   Antónimosdeclinedecreasediminishplummetshrink

3. B1informal

   To suddenly express strong emotion, especially anger or laughter.

   estallar (de emoción)

   • He exploded with rage when he heard the news.
   • The audience exploded with laughter at the comedian's joke.
   • She exploded in tears after the argument.

   Sinónimosblow upbursteruptflare uphit the roof