No. 12,213 in Spanish
irrumpir
To burst in or interrupt forcefully.
In a sentence
El ladrón irrumpió en la casa por una ventana rota.
The thief broke into the house through a broken window.
The verb 'irrumpir' is used here to indicate the forceful or unauthorized entry into a location, highlighting the breaking into the house.
Los manifestantes irrumpieron en la reunión del ayuntamiento para expresar sus quejas.
The protesters stormed into the town hall meeting to express their grievances.
In this context, 'irrumpir' refers to people entering a place suddenly and perhaps disruptively, emphasizing the sudden and significant action of the protesters entering the meeting.
Una tormenta eléctrica irrumpió en el tranquilo anochecer del pueblo.
A thunderstorm erupted into the tranquil evening of the village.
Here 'irrumpir' signifies a sudden and unexpected interruption, focusing on the abrupt beginning of the thunderstorm in a previously calm situation.
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