eruption

the sudden and violent bursting of lava, ash, etc. from a volcano

erupción volcánica

• a volcanic eruption

Collocations volcanic eruption · eruption of a volcano

• The eruption of the volcano caused widespread destruction.

  La erupción del volcán causó destrucción en gran escala.

a sudden appearance of spots or pimples on the skin, often caused by a medical condition or an allergic reaction

erupción cutánea, brote

• an eruption of spots/pimples

Collocations skin eruption · eruption of pimples

• She had an eruption of acne on her face.

  Ella tuvo un brote de acné en la cara.

a sudden outbreak or appearance of something, such as a war, disease, or revolution

erupción, brote, estallido

• an eruption of violence/disease/war

Collocations eruption of war · eruption of disease

• The eruption of World War II changed the course of history.

  El estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial cambió el curso de la historia.

a sudden and violent expression of strong feelings or emotions, often in a public setting

erupción emocional, explosión de sentimientos

• an eruption of anger/fear/joy

Collocations eruption of anger · eruption of joy

• There was an eruption of laughter when the comedian told his joke.

  Hubo una explosión de risas cuando el comediante contó su chiste.