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    Inundaciones (en. Floods)

    /inunða'sjones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The process by which an area becomes abnormally filled with water.
    The floods in the region caused serious damage to homes.
    Las inundaciones en la región causaron serios daños a las viviendas.
    The action of flooding or the effect of it.
    The river floods led to the evacuation of the residents.
    Las inundaciones del río llevaron a la evacuación de los habitantes.
    The state of being covered with water as a consequence of heavy rains.
    The floods have blocked access to several roads.
    Las inundaciones han impedido el acceso a varias carreteras.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inundatio', which means the action of inundating.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urban floods
    Floods that occur in urban areas due to heavy rain or poor drainage.
    inundaciones urbanas
    flood prevention
    A set of measures to prevent or mitigate the effects of floods.
    prevención de inundaciones
    flood zone
    An area that has a high probability of flooding under specific conditions.
    zona de inundación

    Related Words

    to flood
    Verb meaning to fill a space with water.
    inundar
    drainage
    A system that allows for the removal of water.
    drenaje
    flood
    Increase in the flow of a river that can cause floods.
    riada

    Slang Meanings

    Heavy storm
    A flood is coming, get ready, the storm is very strong.
    Se viene una inundación, prepárense, la tormenta está muy fuerte.
    Very flooded areas
    The street looks like an ocean, it seems like a flood.
    La calle está hecha un mar, parece una inundación.