eruption

[/ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: eruptions / erupções
erupção
1. a sudden, violent, and unsteady breaking out or bursting forth
The volcanic eruption destroyed several villages.
A erupção vulcânica destruiu várias aldeias.
2. a breaking out of the skin in spots or a rash
The child developed an eruption after eating strawberries.
A criança desenvolveu uma erupção após comer morangos.
3. a sudden occurrence or expression of something
There was an eruption of laughter in the audience.
Houve uma erupção de risadas na plateia.
4. the act of coming forth or bursting out
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred in 79 AD.
A erupção do Monte Vesúvio ocorreu em 79 d.C.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'erupção' is used in both medical and geological contexts. Dermatologically, Brazilians may also use 'brotoeja' for heat rash or 'alergia' for allergic reactions. The word is formal and common in both scientific and everyday discourse. In medical consultations, 'erupção cutânea' is the standard technical term.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outburstexplosionoutbreakburstdischargerashexanthem
Antonyms / Antônimos
suppressioncontainmentcalmpeace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erupção
standard usage for both volcanic and dermatological contexts
Rio de Janeiro
erupção
commonly used; no regional variation
São Paulo
erupção
standard usage; occasionally 'surto' for skin outbreak in informal speech
Portugal
erupção
identical usage; no distinctions from Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

volcanoeruptskindermatitislavamagmaexplosive

Related Idioms & Phrases

erupção de sentimentos (eruption of feelings/emotions)
erupção cutânea (skin eruption/rash)
erupção vulcânica (volcanic eruption)
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