No. 11,481 in Spanish
explotó
"Explotó" means "exploded."
In a sentence
El globo explotó ruidosamente durante la fiesta.
The balloon exploded loudly during the party.
Here, 'explotó' refers to the act of bursting or exploding of an object, specifically a balloon.
El volcán explotó después de varios días de actividad sísmica.
The volcano erupted after several days of seismic activity.
In this case, 'explotó' is used to describe a volcanic eruption, which is a natural burst.
Explotó la noticia de su éxito en todas las redes sociales.
The news of his success went viral on all social networks.
Here, 'explotó' metaphorically means that the news spread rapidly and with great impact.
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