No. 2,506 in Portuguese
deflagrou
"Deflagrou" means "ignited," "sparked," or "triggered" in English.
In a sentence
O incêndio deflagrou rapidamente pela floresta.
The fire quickly spread through the forest.
In this sentence, 'deflagrou' describes the rapid outbreak or onset of the fire, focusing on its spread and initiation.
Após meses de tensão, o conflito finalmente deflagrou entre os dois grupos.
After months of tension, the conflict finally erupted between the two groups.
Here, 'deflagrou' is used metaphorically to refer to the formal outbreak or beginning of a conflict.
A greve deflagrou na fábrica devido às condições de trabalho precárias.
The strike began in the factory due to poor working conditions.
In this example, 'deflagrou' signifies the start or initiation of the strike, marking an event of collective action.
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