Inundada (en. Flooded)
/inunˈða/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It is said of a place that is completely covered with water.
The city was flooded after the heavy rain.
La ciudad estuvo inundada tras la fuerte lluvia.
Belongs to something that has been saturated with a fluid.
The field was flooded after the thaw.
El campo quedó inundado después del deshielo.
Figuratively, it refers to being full or overwhelmed by something.
She was flooded with emotions upon seeing him arrive.
Estaba inundada de emociones al verlo llegar.
Etymology
From Latin 'inundata', past participle of 'inundare', which means 'to cause something to flood'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inundated with work
State in which a person has a lot of accumulated work.
inundada de trabajo
inundated with memories
Feeling of being overwhelmed by memories of the past.
inundada de recuerdos
to be flooded with love
To feel a great amount of love or affection for someone.
estar inundado de amor
Related Words
flood
Process or result of flooding.
inundación
to flood
To cover a place with water or a liquid.
inundar
flooder
That causes flooding.
inundador
Slang Meanings
To be very busy or overwhelmed.
I am flooded with responsibilities this month.
Estoy inundada de responsabilidades este mes.
To feel emotionally overwhelmed.
After the call, I felt flooded with joy.
Después de la llamada, me sentí inundada de alegría.