fulminar
destroy · glare · eliminate
Significa acabar con algo o alguien de forma muy rápida y fuerte, como si fuera un golpe repentino o una mirada muy intensa.
The Spanish word "fulminar" means to strike down suddenly or to blast. It can be used both literally and figuratively.
- Literal meaning: To strike with lightning or explode something suddenly (e.g., to "fulminate" a bomb).
- Figurative meaning: To criticize someone harshly or to defeat/overcome something completely and quickly.
Example in English: "The lightning fulminated across the sky." or "He fulminated his opponent with sharp words."
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Examples
Si no toman precauciones adecuadas, las emociones negativas podrían fulminar la confianza de todo el equipo.verb
If they do not take proper precautions, negative emotions could destroy the trust of the whole team.
El entrenador fulminó con su mirada al jugador que no siguió las reglas.verb
The coach glared at the player who did not follow the rules.
El discurso del líder fulminó las dudas de la audiencia en pocos segundos.verb
The leader's speech eliminated the audience's doubts in a few seconds.
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