explodir, estourar, arrebentar
1. (verb) to break open or apart suddenly and violently
The balloon burst when I stepped on it.
O balão estourou quando pisei nele.
2. (verb) to suddenly begin to do something with intense emotion or energy
She burst into tears.
Ela desabou em lágrimas.
3. (verb) to be full to the point of breaking or overflowing
The suitcase was bursting with clothes.
A mala estava repleta de roupas.
4. (noun) a sudden, violent breaking open; an explosion
A burst of gunfire echoed through the street.
Uma rajada de tiros ecoou pela rua.
5. (noun) a sudden outburst of activity, emotion, or energy
A burst of laughter filled the room.
Um surto de risadas preencheu a sala.
Related Idioms & Phrases
burst someone's bubble - disappointing someone's hopes or illusions
burst into flames - suddenly catch fire
burst at the seams - be extremely full or crowded
burst with pride - feel extremely proud
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