explodir

Senses

1. 1.

   to explode, to blow up

   to burst violently with force and noise, typically due to an internal pressure or reaction

2. 2.

   to burst out, to erupt

   to express or display emotion or anger suddenly and forcefully

3. 3.

   to go off, to detonate

   to undergo rapid combustion or detonation (of explosives or bombs)

Examples

• "A bomba explodiu no meio da rua."

  The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

• "Ele explodiu de raiva quando ouviu a notícia."

  He burst out in anger when he heard the news.

• "O pneu do carro explodiu na estrada."

  The car tire burst on the road.

Usage

Common verb in both literal (physical explosions) and figurative (emotional outbursts) contexts. Often used with the preposition 'de' to express emotion: explodir de raiva (burst with anger), explodir de riso (burst out laughing).