English–Spanish
“waves” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oleˈaxe/
Example
En el puerto hay mucho oleaje y los barcos no pueden salir.
In the harbor there are many waves and the boats cannot leave.
How to say “waves” in Spanish
“Waves” in Spanish is oleaje.
Series of long swells traveling from offshore toward the shore.
Example sentences with oleaje
La playa está cerrada por el fuerte oleaje.
The beach is closed because of the high waves.
Tips for using oleaje
- Oleaje is distinct from oleada: oleaje means the sea's swells, while oleada refers to a wave or surge of events or phenomena.