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Spanish word
inundación
Pronunciation
IPA/inundaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounflood
Example
La inundación destruyó muchas casas.
The flood destroyed many houses.
More examples
Se emitió una alerta de inundación por las fuertes lluvias.
A flood warning was issued because of the heavy rains.
Core concept
Streets and houses submerged after heavy rain.
Common phrases
alerta de inundación
flood warning
inundación repentina
flash flood
inundación urbana
urban flooding
Similar words
inundamiento: Flooding that soaks buildings or land, leaving them submerged.
riada: Short, violent flood of rushing water that can suddenly destroy paths and homes.
crecida: Increase in a river's or lake's level as water rises along its course.
desbordamiento: Event of water breaching banks or dams and pouring over surrounding areas.
Definition in Spanish
Situación en que el agua invade terrenos y construcciones que suelen estar secos, dando lugar a pérdidas y obstáculos para la vida diaria.
Word origin
Derives from medieval Latin inundatio and ultimately from Latin inundare 'to flood', formed from in- 'in' + unda 'wave'.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes the transitive verb inundar ('to flood') from the noun inundación ('the flood'), and a flooded place is described with estar inundado.