La explosión
Example: La explosión causó daños en varios edificios cercanos.
Definition
"La explosión" refers to a sudden and violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise, causing damage or destruction. It typically involves rapid expansion of gases and can result in harm to nearby structures or living beings.
Etymology
The word "la explosión" comes from the Latin verb 'explodere,' meaning 'to drive out by clapping or shouting.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe a sudden burst or violent release, reflecting the dramatic and forceful nature of an explosion.
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"La explosión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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