Meaning
explosion
- explosion, bang
- outbreak (of war, disease, etc.)
In a sentence
Ho sentito uno scoppio forte in strada.
I heard a loud bang in the street.
Hai visto lo scoppio dei fuochi ieri sera?
Did you see the explosion of the fireworks last night?
Non era uno scoppio, solo una porta sbattuta.
It wasn't a bang, just a slammed door.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scoppio | masculine · singular |
| scoppi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use scoppio for a sudden burst or detonation; esplosione is broader and more technical for explosions, especially in news or science.
- Common in phrases like allo scoppio di and in + noun constructions; don't confuse it with scoperta or scoppiare.
- For sounds, botto is more colloquial; scoppio sounds slightly more neutral or tied to an actual burst.