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scoppio

explosion

noun SKOHP-pyoh Rare

Also means

burst

Usage Note

Scoppio covers a sudden loud burst: an explosion, a gunshot report, a tire blowout (scoppio di una gomma), or even a burst of laughter (scoppio di risa). The related verb is scoppiare (to explode, to burst). Distinguish from esplosione, which is more technical and typically refers to larger explosions.

Examples

"Abbiamo sentito uno scoppio in lontananza."

Natural Translation

We heard an explosion in the distance.

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