Derramamiento (en. Shedding)
/de-ra-ma-mien-to/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action of pouring a substance onto a surface.
The spillage of water on the floor caused a slip.
El derramamiento de agua en el suelo causó un resbalón.
Proliferation of a substance, usually liquid.
The oil spillage in the sea affected marine life.
El derramamiento de petróleo en el mar afectó la vida marina.
Distribution of something beyond its normal limits.
The spillage of blood during the conflict was alarming.
El derramamiento de sangre durante el conflicto fue alarmante.
Etymology
From the verb 'to spill', originating from the Latin 'derramare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spillage of blood
Reference to violence and death in a conflict.
derramamiento de sangre
spillage of tears
Act of crying, typically in emotional situations.
derramamiento de lágrimas
spillage of oil
Refers to an accident where oil is spilled.
derramamiento de aceite
Related Words
to spill
To pour a liquid or substance.
derramar
spillage
The action or result of pouring something.
vertido
to spread
To extend something over a surface or area.
esparcir
Slang Meanings
Refers to something that has been wasted.
That spillage of money on the project was pointless.
Ese derramamiento de dinero en el proyecto fue inútil.
Figurative use to describe the uncontrolled expansion of feelings.
His public spillage of love was surprising.
Su derramamiento de amor público fue sorprendente.