Burst Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈbɝst/

burst

UK

/bˈɜːst/

burst

Definición

To break open suddenly because of pressure, force, or being too full. It can also mean to begin suddenly and strongly, or a short sudden amount of activity, energy, or emotion.

Uso & Matices

As a verb, common patterns are 'burst into tears/laughter', 'burst out laughing', and 'burst into a room'. As a noun, 'a burst of speed/energy/applause' is common. 'Burst' is also the past tense and past participle, so not 'bursted'.

• Spanish: estallar - reventar - ráfaga (repentina)
• Portuguese (BR): estourar - explodir - surto (repentino)
• Portuguese (PT): rebentar - explodir - rajada (repentina)
• Chinese (Simplified): 爆裂 - 爆发 - 一阵（突然）
• Chinese (Traditional): 爆裂 - 爆發 - 一陣（突然）
• Hindi: फटना - फूट पड़ना - अचानक उभार
• Arabic: ينفجر - يتمزق - دفعة مفاجئة
• Bengali: ফেটে যাওয়া - হঠাৎ বিস্ফোরণ (noun) - হুট করে শুরু হওয়া
• Russian: лопаться - взрыв - внезапный всплеск
• Japanese: 破裂する - 急に始まる - 爆発（名詞的用法）
• Vietnamese: nổ tung - bùng nổ - sự bùng phát
• Korean: 터지다 - 갑자기 시작하다 - 갑작스런 분출(명사)
• Turkish: patlamak - aniden başlamak - ani patlama
• Urdu: پھٹ جانا - اچانک ابھرنا - اچانک زور
• Indonesian: meletus - tiba-tiba mulai - ledakan (sekejap)

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The balloon burst with a loud pop.

basic

She burst into tears when she heard the news.

basic

There was a burst of light in the sky.

basic

He burst out laughing in the middle of the meeting.

natural

The pipe burst during the cold night.

natural

After a short rest, she felt a burst of energy.

natural