How to Say “Explosive” in Italian

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esplosivo
/es.ploˈzi.vo/masculine
The English word "explosive" is esplosivo in Italian.
esplosivo is used as a noun to refer to an explosive substance. It can also function as an adjective to describe something that has the capability to, or is likely to, explode.
Meaning: explosive substance (noun)

Which one should you use?

While esplosivo can be used as an adjective to describe an explosive personality, it is more common to use the words irascibile, collerico or iracondo to express that someone is easily driven to anger.

Related words

Easily driven to anger (adj): irascibile, collerico, iracondo.

With the capability to, or likely to, explode (adj): esplosivo.

How does it change in a sentence?

The masculine singular noun is esplosivo, and its plural form is esplosivi. When used as an adjective, the feminine singular form is esplosiva.

How do you pronounce it?

/es.ploˈzi.vo/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The word esplosivo is built from the root esploso, which comes from the Latin 'explodere', originally meaning to drive out animals from a stage with shouts.
  • In Italian, the word esplosivo can describe a sound, such as a 'plosive' consonant in linguistics, whereas English uses two different words for 'explosive' and 'plosive'.
  • In Italian, the adjective esplosiva can also be used in the context of 'esplosiva bellezza', a common way to describe 'explosive' or striking beauty.

Examples in context

  • La situazione è molto esplosiva. Dobbiamo prenderne seriamente nota.
    The situation is highly explosive. We need to take it seriously.
  • Quel film è una vera bomba!
    That movie is a real blast!
  • L'esplosivo è molto pericoloso.
    The explosive is very dangerous.
  • Serve un esplosivo per demolire il muro.
    An explosive is needed to demolish the wall.

Example conversation

Two technicians are discussing safety protocols at a construction site.

  1. Alessandro

    Hai portato l'esplosivo per il lavoro?
    Did you bring the explosive for the job?
  2. Sofia

    Sì, Alessandro, è nel camion.
    Yes, Alessandro, it is in the truck.
  3. Alessandro

    Assicurati che sia ben protetto.
    Make sure it is well protected.
  4. Sofia

    Non preoccuparti, lo gestisco con cura.
    Don't worry, I am handling it with care.

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