vulcânico
1. relating to, produced by, or characteristic of a volcano or volcanoes
The volcanic eruption destroyed several villages.
A erupção vulcânica destruiu várias aldeias.
2. resembling a volcano; characterized by sudden, violent outbursts
He has a volcanic temper that can explode without warning.
Ele tem um temperamento vulcânico que pode explodir sem aviso.
3. formed from volcanic material or lava
Volcanic soil is very fertile for agriculture.
O solo vulcânico é muito fértil para a agricultura.
4. intensely emotional or passionate; explosive in nature
The volcanic response from the audience shocked the speaker.
A resposta vulcânica do público chocou o palestrante.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'vulcânico' is used both literally for geological contexts and metaphorically for describing passionate, explosive personalities or situations. The word gained increased cultural relevance in Brazil due to its proximity to regions with volcanic activity in neighboring countries. It is commonly used in news media to describe intense social or political situations that are ready to 'explode.'
NYC Slang
explosive, heated, off the hook (when describing temperament)
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