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“landslide” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈrumbe/

Example

Hubo un derrumbe en la carretera tras la lluvia.

There was a landslide on the road after the rain.

Illustration for derrumbe (landslide)

How to say “landslide” in Spanish

“Landslide” in Spanish is derrumbe.

Mass of earth and rubble sliding down a hillside and blocking a road.

Full entry for derrumbe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with derrumbe

Emitieron un aviso de derrumbe para los vecinos.

They issued a landslide warning for the residents.

Tips for using derrumbe

  • In reports and conversation speakers often say 'hubo un derrumbe' and then add short facts such as location, whether the road is closed, and if there are injuries.

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