brotar
to sprout
The Spanish word 'brotar' translates to 'to sprout' in English. It is often used in the context of plants or seeds beginning to grow, such as a seed sprouting into a new plant. However, 'brotar' can also be used metaphorically to describe the start or emergence of non-physical things, such as emotions, ideas, or initiatives.
Example sentences using: brotar
Las hojas empiezan a brotar en los árboles.
Leaves begin to sprout on trees.
Again, 'brotar' signifies 'sprouting' or 'growing', here in relation to leaves growing on trees.
Una sonrisa empezó a brotar en su cara.
A smile began to spread on her face.
Here, 'brotar' is used figuratively to represent a smile 'spreading' or 'appearing' on a person's face.
El agua empezó a brotar del grifo.
Water began to gush out of the faucet.
In this context, 'brotar' is being used to describe water flowing or 'gushing' from a faucet.
Las ideas empiezan a brotar cuando estamos tranquilos.
Ideas begin to flow when we are calm.
This use of 'brotar' is metaphorical, denoting that ideas 'flow' or 'spring forth' when a person is calm.
Las flores empiezan a brotar en primavera.
Flowers begin to sprout in spring.
This sentence is indicating that during the spring season, flowers begin to grow or 'sprout'. 'Brotar' can be broadly equated to 'sprout' or 'grow' in English.
En su mente empezaron a brotar recuerdos del pasado.
Memories of the past began to emerge in his mind.
In this usage, 'brotar' is suggesting that memories are 'emerging' or 'coming to mind'.
Las frutas empiezan a brotar después de la floración.
Fruits begin to sprout after flowering.
This use of 'brotar' indicates the growth or 'sprouting' of fruit following the flowering stage.
El grano de trigo empieza a brotar una vez plantado.
The grain of wheat begins to sprout once planted.
Here, 'brotar' denotes 'sprouting' or 'beginning to grow', here in relation to a grain of wheat once it is planted.
El amor puede brotar en los lugares más inesperados.
Love can sprout in the most unexpected places.
In this context, 'brotar' is metaphorical, denoting love 'springing forth' or 'emerging' in unexpected locations.
El mural empezó a brotar en la pared después del graffiti.
The mural began to emerge on the wall after the graffiti.
In this sentence, 'brotar' symbolizes the concept of 'emerging' or 'coming forth', in this case, a mural appearing on a wall after graffiti.