reventado
/rebentado/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "popped" is reventado.
reventado is used to describe something that has been broken open or has burst suddenly, typically as a result of internal pressure.
How do you pronounce it?
/rebentado/
Did you know?
- In a culinary context, the process of making popcorn involves the seeds reventar, but the resulting popcorn is called palomitas because they look like little pigeons.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you say a person is reventado, it does not mean they popped, but rather that they are completely exhausted or worn out.
- The verb reventar can be used colloquially in Spain to describe a person who is 'bursting' with a specific emotion, such as being 'full of joy' or 'bursting with laughter'.
Examples in context
- Cuando el globo estaba demasiado inflado, estalló con un fuerte ruido.When the balloon was too inflated, it popped with a loud noise.
- El neumático reventó por exceso de presión.The tire popped due to excessive pressure.
- ¡Ay, se me explotó el globo! No me lo puedo creer.Oh no, my balloon popped! I can't believe it.
- ¿Escuchaste cómo hizo "pum" ese globo?Did you hear how that balloon went "pop"?
- El globo se ha reventado de repente.The balloon has popped suddenly.
- Tengo el neumático reventado por un clavo.I have a popped tire due to a nail.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are in the driveway looking at Mateo's car.
- MateoLucía, mira el neumático, está reventado.Lucía, look at the tire, it is popped.
- Lucía¿Fue por un bache en la carretera?Was it because of a pothole in the road?
- MateoCreo que sí, se reventó con un golpe.I think so, it popped with a hit.
- LucíaNecesitarás cambiarlo antes de seguir el viaje.You will need to change it before continuing the trip.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
