dinamita
/dinaˈmita/feminine
The English word "dynamite" is dinamita in Spanish.
dinamita is a noun used to refer to the specific class of high explosives.
Meaning: class of explosives (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
dinamita is a feminine noun, so it is used with feminine articles such as la. The related verb dinamitar is derived from this noun and means to blow something up with dynamite or other high explosives.
How do you pronounce it?
/dinaˈmita/
Did you know?
- In sports journalism, a player who is described as dinamita is not volatile, but rather an explosive scoring threat who can change a game in an instant.
- The verb dinamitar is often used by political commentators or journalists to describe the act of 'sabotaging' or 'undermining' a political agreement or a delicate negotiation.
- In Spanish music and pop culture, dinamita is frequently used in song lyrics to symbolize intense passion or an irresistible attraction.
Examples in context
- La dinamita explotó con un estruendo.The dynamite went off with a bang.This sentence demonstrates the use of dinamita regarding an explosion.Tatoeba #5174832 by albrusgher, translation #41154 by CM
- Manipular dinamita puede ser peligroso.Handling dynamite can be dangerous.This sentence illustrates the use of dinamita in the context of safety.Tatoeba #3392211 by marcelostockle, translation #3226644 by CK
- La dinamita fue inventada por Alfred Nobel en 1857.Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel in 1857.This sentence provides a historical fact using dinamita.Tatoeba #2194102 by Shishir, translation #681228 by Source_VOA
- La excavadora encontró un depósito de dinamita en el antiguo edificio abandonado.The excavator found a stash of dynamite in the old abandoned building.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two workers are preparing for a demolition task.
- Alejandro¿Dónde pusiste la dinamita, María?Where did you put the dynamite, María?
- MaríaEstá en la caja roja, Alejandro.It is in the red box, Alejandro.
- AlejandroTen cuidado con la dinamita.Be careful with the dynamite.
- MaríaLo sé, voy con calma.I know, I'm being careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dynamite” translations and entries dinamita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
