dar un estallido: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  All Spanish-speaking regionsneutral
  • To produce a sudden physical explosion or loud burst of sound.
  • To rupture or break violently under pressure.

  Examples

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  • La bomba dio un estallido que se escuchó a varios kilómetros de distancia.

    The bomb produced an explosion that was heard several kilometers away.

  • Cuando el globo dio un estallido, todos los niños se asustaron y comenzaron a reír.

    When the balloon burst, all the children got scared and then started laughing.

  • El motor dio un estallido repentino y el coche se detuvo inmediatamente.

    The engine gave a sudden burst and the car stopped immediately.

  • ¿Viste cómo la botella dio un estallido cuando la abrí por accidente?

    Did you see how the bottle burst when I accidentally opened it?

• 2.

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  • To erupt suddenly in a nonphysical sense, as an outburst of emotion (anger, laughter, grief) or of collective phenomena (violence, protests).
  • To give rise abruptly to an intense or widespread occurrence (e.g., an outbreak of conflict or disorder).

  Examples

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  • Durante la reunión, el jefe dio un estallido de furia cuando se enteró del error en el informe.

    During the meeting, the boss erupted in anger when he found out about the mistake in the report.

  • La multitud dio un estallido de alegría tras el anuncio de la victoria del equipo local.

    The crowd erupted in joy after the announcement of the local team's victory.

  • Al escuchar la noticia, Marta dio un estallido de llanto que sorprendió a todos en casa.

    Upon hearing the news, Marta burst into tears, surprising everyone at home.