Derrame (en. Spill)

/deˈrame/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of spilling a liquid.
There was an oil spill on the road.
Hubo un derrame de aceite en la carretera.
Uncontrolled flow or outpouring of a liquid.
The spill of waste contaminated the river.
El derrame de desechos contaminó el río.
Spill of money or resources.
The project needs an influx of investments.
El proyecto necesita un derrame de inversiones.

Etymology

From the verb 'derramar', which comes from the Latin 'derramare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cerebral hemorrhage
A medical condition caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
derrame cerebral
liquid spill
A situation where a liquid has escaped from its container.
derrame de líquido

Related Words

derramar
Verb that means to pour a liquid out of its container.
derramar
spill
The action of pouring a liquid in a place.
vertido
overflow
A situation where a liquid overflows from a container.
desbordamiento

Slang Meanings

Chaotic or uncontrolled situation.
It was a total spill at the party last night.
Estaba en un derrame total en la fiesta anoche.
Spill of money at a place or event.
The event was a money spill, everyone spent a lot.
El evento fue un derrame de plata, todo el mundo gastó mucho.