What is the Spanish word for "burst"?

Learn how to say "burst" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

burst

Spanish

reventar

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Alternative translations of "burst"

estallar
explotar
brotar
irrumpir

Examples of how to use "burst" in Spanish

English
The water pipe suddenly burst.
Spanish
La tubería de agua explotó de repente.
English
Balloons burst when they touch the thorns.
Spanish
Los globos explotan cuando tocan las espinas.
English
The pipe burst during the cold night.
Spanish
La tubería explotó durante la fría noche.
English
She is bursting with excitement today.
Spanish
Ella está llena de emoción hoy.
English
The children have burst into laughter.
Spanish
Los niños han estallado en risas.

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