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    Abundaban (en. Were abundant)

    /a.bun.'ða.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something occurs in large measure or quantity.
    In the past, natural resources abounded in this region.
    En el pasado, los recursos naturales abundaban en esta región.
    It is used to express the abundant presence of an element.
    Flowers abounded in the garden during spring.
    Las flores abundaban en el jardín durante la primavera.
    It refers to availability in large quantities.
    Job opportunities abounded in the city during the economic boom.
    Las oportunidades de empleo abundaban en la ciudad durante el auge económico.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'abundare', which means 'to be abundant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to abound in
    To be found in large quantities in a place or situation.
    abundar en
    abundance of
    A large quantity of something available or present.
    abundancia de
    to abound in compliments
    To give many compliments or express admiration to a great extent.
    abundar en elogios

    Related Words

    abundance
    State of being abundant or existing in large quantity.
    abundancia
    abundant
    That exists in large quantities or is sufficient.
    abundante

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used to refer to something that is very present in popular culture.
    Nowadays, social media abounds among young people.
    Hoy en día, las redes sociales abundan entre los jóvenes.
    Can refer to having many options or resources.
    At the university, extracurricular activities abounded.
    En la universidad, las actividades extracurriculares abundaban.