salvo

• Sustantivo que designa una descarga repentina o una ráfaga rápida, como de disparos, bombas o aclamaciones de saludo.

A noun referring to a sudden outburst or rapid discharge, such as of gunfire, bombs, or cheers.

1. B2formal

   A rapid, simultaneous discharge of firearms or artillery, often as a salute or in battle.

   Salva

   • The soldiers fired a salvo of cannon shots to honor the general.
   • A salvo of gunfire erupted from the fort.
   • The naval fleet released a salvo of missiles.

   Sinónimosbarragebroadsideburstcannonadefusilladevolley

2. Outburst resembling a dischargeB2formal

   A sudden, intense outburst of something, such as criticism, applause, or activity, resembling a volley of shots.

   Ráfaga

   • The politician faced a salvo of angry questions from the press.
   • Her speech was met with a salvo of cheers from the audience.
   • The company launched a salvo of new products at the trade show.

   Sinónimosbarrageburstfloodfusilladehailonslaughtoutburstrainshowerspatestormtorrentvolley

3. Sudden outburst of cheersB2informal

   A sudden, enthusiastic burst of applause or cheering from a crowd.

   Ovación repentina

   • The winning goal was greeted by a salvo of cheers from the fans.
   • A salvo of applause erupted after the performance.
   • The crowd let out a salvo of laughter at the comedian's joke.

   Sinónimosbursteruptionoutbreakoutburstroundvolley