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    Inundación (en. Flood)

    /inu̇ndaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Natural phenomenon that occurs when an area is covered with water.
    The flooding of the river caused great damage to the city.
    La inundación del río causó grandes daños en la ciudad.
    Situation of flooding that can affect homes and crops.
    The floods in the agricultural area affected the corn harvest.
    Las inundaciones en la región agrícola afectaron la cosecha de maíz.
    Movement and accumulation of water in an unusual place.
    The sudden flooding of the streets left cars trapped.
    La inundación repentina de las calles dejó a los coches atrapados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inundatio', which means 'the act of flooding.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Flood of information
    Excess data or information that can be overwhelming.
    inundación de información
    Prevent the flooding
    Take precautions to prevent a place from flooding.
    evitar la inundación

    Related Words

    To flood
    Action of covering a place with water.
    inundar
    To inundate
    To make a place covered with water.
    anegar
    Overflow
    Situation in which a river or lake exceeds its capacity.
    desbordamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a sea of problems.
    After the party, I am in a flood of things to do.
    Después de la fiesta, estoy en una inundación de cosas por hacer.
    Saturation of work or tasks.
    I am in a flood of work tasks this week.
    Estoy en una inundación de tareas laborales esta semana.