This is the 2917th most frequent Catalan word.
esclatar
To burst, explode, or break out.
Here, 'esclatar' is used to depict the sudden outbreak or beginning of a significant event, specifically a conflict or a war.
Va esclatar una guerra entre els dos regnes.
A war burst out between the two kingdoms.
In this sentence, 'esclatar' refers to a sudden physical eruption or shattering, applied to an object breaking.
La bombeta va esclatar per sorpresa.
The light bulb burst unexpectedly.
Here, 'esclatar' expresses the sudden beginning of an emotion or action, in this case, crying.