Upon impact Meaning in English
expression
əˈpɑn/ /ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt
uh-PAHN IM-pakt
əpˈɒn/ /ˈɪmpækt
uh-PON IM-pakt
Definición
'Upon impact' means at the exact moment when something hits another object or surface.
Uso & Matices
This expression is formal and common in technical, scientific, or news contexts, especially to describe accidents, collisions, or reactions. Not used in casual speech. Often seen with physical objects (cars, balls, projectiles) or substances. 'Upon' signals something happening immediately when an event occurs.
Spanish: al impactar - al momento del impactoPortuguese (BR): no impacto - assim que atingePortuguese (PT): no impacto - assim que atingeChinese (Simplified): 撞击时 - 一接触时Chinese (Traditional): 撞擊時 - 一接觸時Hindi: टकराने पर - प्रभाव के समयArabic: عند الاصطدامBengali: প্রভাবের সঙ্গে সঙ্গে - সংঘর্ষের মুহূর্তেRussian: при столкновении - в момент удараJapanese: 衝突時 - 衝撃時Vietnamese: khi va chạm - ngay lúc tác độngKorean: 충격 시 - 충돌 시Turkish: çarpma anında - darbe anındaUrdu: تصادم کے وقت - ٹکر کے وقتIndonesian: saat benturan - ketika terjadi tabrakan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The glass shattered upon impact.
basic
The airbag inflates upon impact.
basic
The ball burst upon impact with the wall.
basic
The chemicals react instantly upon impact with water.
natural
The drone was destroyed upon impact when it crashed into the tree.
natural
Some seeds open upon impact with the ground.
natural