What is the Spanish word for "explosion"?

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

English

explosion

Spanish

explosión

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Examples of how to use "explosion" in Spanish

English
We heard a loud explosion in the distance.
Spanish
Escuchamos una explosión fuerte a lo lejos.
English
The explosion shook the old brick building.
Spanish
La explosión sacudió el viejo edificio de ladrillos.
English
She heard the explosion while walking home.
Spanish
Ella escuchó la explosión mientras caminaba a casa.
English
An explosion caused the lights to flicker.
Spanish
Una explosión hizo que las luces parpadearan.
English
They ran outside after the explosion occurred.
Spanish
Corrieron afuera después de que ocurrió la explosión.

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