desplomarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verbo

Phonetic Transcription

/dɛs.ploˈmaɾ.se/

Translation Options into English

• to collapse
• to tumble down
• to fall down

Meaning and Usage

"Desplomarse" is a reflexive verb that means to fall or collapse suddenly. It is commonly used to describe a person or object that suddenly loses support and falls to the ground.

In terms of frequency, "desplomarse" is used in both oral and written contexts, but it is more frequently found in written language, especially in news articles, literary works, and technical writings related to construction and safety. The verb can be frequently associated with accidents, building structures, and physical or emotional states of people.

Example Sentences

1. La torre del edificio se comenzó a desplomarse tras el terremoto.

2. The tower of the building began to collapse after the earthquake.

3. Cuando vio el resultado, se desplomó en el suelo de la desesperación.

4. When he saw the result, he collapsed on the ground in despair.

5. El tejado viejo amenazaba con desplomarse en cualquier momento.

6. The old roof threatened to tumble down at any moment.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "desplomarse" does not form a wide range of idiomatic expressions, it can be used in certain contexts to convey strong emotion or sudden change. Here are a few expressions:

1. Desplomarse de la risa
2. Se desplomó de la risa cuando escuchó el chiste.

3. He collapsed with laughter when he heard the joke.

4. Desplomarse en el trabajo

5. Tuvo que irse a casa porque se desplomó en el trabajo.

6. He had to go home because he collapsed at work.

7. Desplomarse de cansancio

8. Después de correr la maratón, se desplomó de cansancio en el sofá.

9. After running the marathon, he collapsed from exhaustion on the couch.

10. Desplomarse por el calor

11. Se desplomó por el calor durante la excursión.
12. She collapsed from the heat during the hike.

Etymology

The verb "desplomarse" comes from the prefix "des-" which indicates a reversal or removal and "plomo," which means lead. The original connotation relates to something that falls as heavily as lead. The evolution of this term suggests a physical or metaphorical sense of falling or losing stability.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Caer (to fall) - Colapsar (to collapse) - Derrumbarse (to tumble down)

Antonyms: - Levantarse (to rise) - Sostener (to hold) - Mantenerse (to keep oneself upright)