volcán

This is the 9076th most frequent Spanish word.


volcán

A mountain or hill with a vent through which lava, rock, and gas erupt from Earth's crust.


Literally refers to a geological formation that erupts lava and ash.

El volcán entró en erupción anoche.

The volcano erupted last night.


Used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming intensity or outburst.

Era una discusión tan intensa que parecía un volcán en erupción.

It was such an intense argument that it felt like a volcano erupting.


Figuratively conveys a buildup of intense feelings or emotions.

En su corazón guardaba un volcán de emociones.

He held a volcano of emotions in his heart.