No. 3,481 in Spanish
explosión
An intense burst or release of energy, often causing destruction or noise.
In a sentence
Hubo una explosión en la fábrica anoche.
There was an explosion at the factory last night.
Here, 'explosión' refers to a literal detonative event.
La explosión de colores en el cuadro es impresionante.
The explosion of colors in the painting is impressive.
In this sentence, 'explosión' is used metaphorically to describe a vibrant display.
La noticia causó una explosión de emociones.
The news caused an explosion of emotions.
In this context, 'explosión' metaphorically describes a sudden surge of feelings.
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