Erupts Meaning in English
word · lemma: erupt
Definition
When something suddenly bursts out, such as lava from a volcano or a sudden display of emotion.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for volcanoes ('the volcano erupts'), but also for emotions or conflicts ('anger erupts'). Formal in literal sense, but can describe people or events in dramatic or news contexts. Not used for small, everyday occurrences; 'explode' is similar but more about sudden force.
Spanish: entra en erupción - estalla (emociones)Portuguese (BR): entra em erupção - explode (emoções)Portuguese (PT): entra em erupção - explode (emoções)Chinese (Simplified): 喷发 - 爆发（情感）Chinese (Traditional): 噴發 - 爆發（情感）Hindi: फूट पड़ता है - फूट पड़ती है (भावनाएँ)Arabic: يثور - ينفجر (مشاعر)Bengali: উত্তীর্ণ হয় - হঠাৎ বিস্ফোরিত হয়Russian: извергается - вспыхиваетJapanese: 噴火する - 爆発する - 勃発するVietnamese: phun trào - bùng nổKorean: 분출하다 - 터져 나오다Turkish: patlak verir - fışkırırUrdu: پھوٹ پڑتا ہے - اچانک نمودار ہوتا ہےIndonesian: meletus - meledak - muncul tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
A fight erupts outside the stadium after the match.
natural
Whenever a new idea erupts in the meeting, the whole team gets excited.
natural
His anger erupts without warning.
basic
The volcano erupts every few years.
basic
Laughter erupts from the children when the clown slips.
natural
Crowd noise erupts after the goal.
basic