What does "estallar" mean in English?

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Spanish

estallar

English

to explode

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Alternative translations of "estallar"

to burst
to break out
to blow up
to erupt

Examples of how to use "estallar" in Spanish

Spanish
La bomba estuvo a punto de estallar.
English
The bomb was about to explode.
Spanish
El globo estalla de repente.
English
The balloon suddenly bursts.
Spanish
La bomba estalló anoche.
English
The bomb exploded last night.
Spanish
El conflicto estallaba sin control.
English
The conflict was breaking out uncontrollably.
Spanish
Mañana estallará la tormenta.
English
The storm will break out tomorrow.

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La bomba estuvo a punto de estallar.

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