What is the Spanish word for "explode"?

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

English

explode

Spanish

explotar

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Alternative translations of "explode"

estallar
detonar
reventar
explotarse

Examples of how to use "explode" in Spanish

English
A gas leak can explode if there is a spark.
Spanish
Una fuga de gas puede explotar si hay una chispa.
English
The fireworks explode with bright colors tonight.
Spanish
Los fuegos artificiales explotan con colores brillantes esta noche.
English
The old battery exploded in the garage yesterday.
Spanish
La batería vieja explotó en el garaje ayer.
English
She is exploding the idea into smaller parts.
Spanish
Ella está desglosando la idea en partes más pequeñas.
English
They have exploded the myth with new evidence.
Spanish
Han desmentido el mito con nuevas pruebas.

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