explode
BrE /ɪkˈspləʊd/ AmE /ɪkˈsploʊd/
verb en → es
past exploded pp exploded ing exploding
to suddenly burst into flames and make a loud noise because of an explosion
estallar, explotar
- sth explodes
Collocations a bomb exploded · an oil tank exploded
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The car exploded in a ball of fire.
El coche estalló en una bola de fuego.
to suddenly become very angry and start shouting or arguing
enfurecerse, explotar (de ira)
- sb explodes with anger
Collocations explode with rage · explode in fury
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She exploded with rage when she saw the damage.
Ella explotó de ira al ver el daño.
to increase suddenly and rapidly in size, number, or amount
incrementarse rápidamente, crecer explosivamente
- sth explodes
Collocations the population exploded · sales have exploded
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The number of cases has exploded in recent weeks.
El número de casos ha crecido explosivamente en las últimas semanas.