Spanish Conversation · Level 146
30 words
Spanish word
derrumbe
Pronunciation
IPA/deˈrumbe/
Meaning
- masculine nounlandslide
Example
Hubo un derrumbe en la carretera tras la lluvia.
There was a landslide on the road after the rain.
More examples
Emitieron un aviso de derrumbe para los vecinos.
They issued a landslide warning for the residents.
Core concept
Mass of earth and rubble sliding down a hillside and blocking a road.
Common phrases
aviso de derrumbe
landslide warning
medidas contra el derrumbe
measures against landslides
evacuación por derrumbe
evacuation due to landslide
Similar words
desprendimiento: Rock or soil mass detaching from a face and falling away in chunks.
deslizamiento: Large amount of soil or rock sliding down a slope as a coherent flow.
desmoronamiento: Brittle material breaking apart into small fragments, leaving loose rubble.
Definition in Spanish
Designa el colapso o desplazamiento brusco de materiales o estructuras, como tierra o escombros, que impide el paso o provoca daños.
Word origin
From the verb derrumbar 'to knock down', formed with Spanish prefix de- and the Latin root rumpere 'to break', the noun names a sudden collapse or slide.
Usage tips
- 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.