Caudal (en. Caudal)

/ˈkaudal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Amount of water that flows through a channel.

Example Sentence: The river's flow increased with the rains.

El caudal del río aumentó con las lluvias.

Definition: Flow of something, especially a liquid.

Example Sentence: The flow of oil extracted is very important for the economy.

El caudal de petróleo que se extrae es muy importante para la economía.

Definition: Proportion of something that is transmitted.

Example Sentence: The flow of information on the internet is overwhelming.

El caudal de información en internet es abrumador.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'caudalis', meaning 'relating to the tail'.

Common Phrase: vocal flow

Meaning: The capacity of a person's voice emission.

caudal de voz

Common Phrase: traffic flow

Meaning: The number of vehicles that pass through a road in a given time.

caudal de tráfico

Common Phrase: water flow

Meaning: Measure of the amount of water that passes through a point in a given time.

caudal de agua

Related Word: flowing

Description: That has a lot of flow.

caudaloso

Related Word: flowrate

Description: Characteristics of a flow.

caudalidad

Slang Meaning: Refers to a large amount of money or resources.

Slang Example: That business has an impressive flow of money.

Ese negocio tiene un caudal de dinero impresionante.

Slang Meaning: Can refer to someone who has a lot of energy or vitality.

Slang Example: He is always full of energy, never gets tired.

Siempre está lleno de caudal, nunca se cansa.