Derramada (en. Spilled)
/de-ra-ma-da/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action of pouring a liquid or material.
The spill of water on the floor caused significant wear.
La derramada de agua sobre el suelo causó un gran desgaste.
Act of overflowing or losing the contents of a container.
There was an oil spill in the kitchen.
Hubo una derramada de aceite en la cocina.
Etymology
The term comes from the verb 'derramar', which means to pour.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a spill
To have an accident that results in the loss of a liquid.
dar una derramada
to make a spill
To perform an action that causes the spilling of a liquid.
hacer una derramada
Related Words
derramar
Action of pouring a liquid.
derramar
desbordar
To make something exceed its limits.
desbordar
Slang Meanings
An uncontrollable situation.
That party was a total spill.
Esa fiesta fue una derramada total.
Expression to refer to a mistake or accident.
They had a spill when they knocked the drink over the table.
Tuvo una derramada cuando tiró la bebida sobre la mesa.