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irrumpir

to burst in

verb ee-rroom-PEER Rare

Also means

to break into

Usage Note

Irrumpir always takes the preposition enirrumpir en una sala ('to burst into a room'). It implies sudden, forceful entry without permission. Do not confuse it with interrumpir ('to interrupt'), which looks similar but means something different; learners frequently mix them up.

Examples

"La policía irrumpió en el edificio."

Natural Translation

The police burst into the building.

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