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burst

verbinformal/iʃtojˈɾaɾ/medium

es·toi·rar

Definition

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noise; to explode.
The balloon burst when it hit the cactus.
The tire burst on the highway.
Common collocations
burst a balloonburst a tireburst into laughter

Etymology

Derivado de 'estouro', onomatopeico do som de uma explosão.

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