blowout

BrE /ˈbləʊaʊt/ AmE /ˈbloʊaʊt/

noun en → es

1 TIRE FAILURE [singular] B1

an accident in which a vehicle's tire bursts or suddenly loses air, often causing the vehicle to stop

estallido de neumático, pinchazo grave

  • have a blowout

Collocations blowout on the highway · change a tire after a blowout

  • They had a blowout and were stuck by the side of the road.

    Tuvieron un estallido de neumático y quedaron varados junto al camino.

2 PARTY [singular] B2

a party or celebration that is very lively and lasts for a long time, often with loud music and dancing

fiesta, celebración animada

  • have a blowout

Collocations blowout party · throw a blowout for someone's birthday

  • They had such a great time at the blowout.

    Pasaron un gran momento en la fiesta.

3 FINANCIAL EXPENSE [singular] C1

an unexpected and large expense, often for something that is not necessary or planned

gasto inesperado, desembolso

  • have a blowout

Collocations blowout expense · budget for unexpected blowouts

  • The car repairs were a real blowout.

    Las reparaciones del coche fueron un gasto inesperado.