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"Burp" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "eructar", and "belch" is a noun which is often translated as "el eructo". Learn more about the difference between "burp" and "belch" below.
burp(
buhrp
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to belch)
a. eructar
In some places, it is impolite to burp at the table, while in others, burping is considered a compliment to the chef.En algunos lugares, es descortés eructar en la mesa, mientras que en otros lugares eructar se considera un cumplido al chef.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. hacer eructar
The baby seemed uncomfortable, so his mother burped him.El bebé parecía incómodo, así que su madre lo hizo eructar.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
belch(
behlch
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (loud burp)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. eructar
In some cultures, it's considered a compliment to belch after a meal.En algunas culturas, se considera un cumplido eructar después de comer.
3. (to emanate)
a. escupir
A rush of hot air belched from the mouth of the tunnel.La boca del túnel escupió una ráfaga de aire caliente.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to expel)
a. escupir
The engine of the boat belched oil into the water.El motor del barco escupió aceite en el agua.
