Smash into Meaning in English
expression
ˈsmæʃ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
SMASH IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
smˈæʃ/ /ˈɪntʊ
sm-ASH IN-tu
Definition
To hit something very hard and suddenly, usually causing damage or a loud noise.
Usage & Nuances
'smash into' is informal, often used for car accidents or breaking objects. Implies force and suddenness. Not the same as 'bump into', which is lighter and more accidental. Can be used literally (cars, walls) or figuratively (problems, difficulties).
Spanish: chocar(se) contra - estrellarse contraPortuguese (BR): bater em - colidir comPortuguese (PT): bater contra - colidir comChinese (Simplified): 撞上 - 撞入Chinese (Traditional): 撞上 - 撞入Hindi: टकरा जाना - जोर से भिड़ जानाArabic: يصطدم بـ - يرتطم بـBengali: ধাক্কা মারা - আছড়ে পড়াRussian: врезаться - вломитьсяJapanese: 激突する - ぶつかるVietnamese: đâm mạnh vào - lao vàoKorean: 세게 부딪치다 - 박다Turkish: çarpmak - çarpışmakUrdu: زور سے ٹکرانا - زور سے ٹکرا جاناIndonesian: menabrak - membentur
Example Sentences
The car smashed into the wall.
basic
He accidentally smashed into the glass door.
basic
The bike smashed into a tree during the race.
basic
I nearly smashed into another car when the light turned red.
natural
His dreams were smashed into pieces after the accident.
natural
Watch out—you might smash into someone if you text and walk.
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