crepitar means to crackle — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: September 16, 2025
crepitar
verb • /[creh-pee-TAR]/
to crackle
Example:
La chimenea crepitaba con calor hogareño.
The fireplace crackled with homely warmth.
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🧠 What does crepitar mean?
Crepitar evokes the sharp, repeated sounds of something crackling, like fire, leaves underfoot, or frying food. It beautifully captures that auditory texture of small, bursting sounds. Think of the delightful snap, crackle, and pop of your morning cereal – that's the essence of 'crepitar'. While 'crackle' is a good general translation, 'crepitar' sometimes leans towards a softer, more delicate sound.
📚 Extra examples
- El fuego crepitaba alegremente en la chimenea.
The fire crackled merrily in the fireplace. - Las hojas secas crepitaban bajo nuestros pies mientras caminábamos por el bosque.
The dry leaves crackled beneath our feet as we walked through the forest. - La cebolla crepitaba en la sartén.
The onion crackled in the frying pan. - Podía oír el crepitar de la leña en la estufa.
I could hear the wood crackling in the stove.
❓ FAQ
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "crepitar"
Synonyms: chisporrotear, crujir
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'crepitar' comes from the Latin word 'crepitare', which means 'to rattle' or 'to make a cracking sound'.
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