burst out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To suddenly express emotion

突然爆发(情感)
Expresar una emoción de repente
突然(感情を)表す、吹き出す
갑자기 (감정을) 터뜨리다

To laugh or cry suddenly.

突然大笑或大哭。
Reír o llorar de forma repentina.
急に笑ったり泣いたりすること。
갑자기 웃거나 우는 것.
Base verb: burst
Particle: out
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. She burst out laughing.
    她突然大笑起来
    Se echó a reír
    彼女は吹き出して笑った
    그녀는 갑자기 웃음을 터뜨렸다.
  2. He burst out crying.
    他突然大哭起来
    Se echó a llorar
    彼は突然泣き出した
    그는 갑자기 울음을 터뜨렸다.
  3. They all burst out giggling.
    他们都笑了起来
    Todos se echaron a reír
    皆がくすくす笑い出した
    그들 모두 킥킥 웃음을 터뜨렸다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: laughter, crying

Tone: sudden

✓ Do Say

  • Burst out laughing
    突然大笑
    Echarse a reír
    吹き出して笑う
    웃음을 터뜨리다

Origin & History

From bursting with emotion.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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