What is the Spanish word for "explosive"?

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

English

explosive

Spanish

explosivo

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Alternative translations of "explosive"

explosiva

Examples of how to use "explosive" in Spanish

English
The volcano had an explosive eruption.
Spanish
El volcán tuvo una erupción explosiva.
English
The chemistry teacher warned about explosive materials.
Spanish
El profesor de química advirtió sobre materiales explosivos.
English
Her speech had an explosive emotional impact.
Spanish
Su discurso tuvo un impacto emocional explosivo.
English
They heard an explosive sound in the distance.
Spanish
Escucharon un sonido explosivo a lo lejos.
English
The market showed an explosive increase in sales.
Spanish
El mercado mostró un aumento explosivo en las ventas.

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