esplode

Esplode is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb esplodere, meaning to explode or burst. It is used when the subject is singular (he, she, it) performing the action of exploding, whether in a physical sense or in a figurative sense.

Etymology and meaning: Esplodere derives from Latin explodere, formed with ex- meaning out and plodere meaning to strike or drive. In Italian, esplodere and its present tense esplode (and related forms) cover both literal explosions and metaphorical bursts of energy, emotion, or sound.

Conjugation and grammar: Esplode is part of regular -ere verbs. Present tense forms include io esplodo, tu esplodi, egli esplode, noi esplodiamo, voi esplodete, essi esplodono. The form esplode is used for the third-person singular in standard contexts.

Usage: The verb appears in news reporting, fiction, and everyday language to describe explosions of objects, energy releases, or sudden, intense events. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a sudden outburst or surge.

Examples:

- La bomba esplode alle tre in punto. (The bomb explodes at three o’clock.)

- La folla esplode in applausi. (The crowd bursts into applause.)

- Il rumore esplode nel silenzio della notte. (The noise explodes in the silence of the night.)

See also: esplodere, esplosione, esplosivo.