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    Inundado (en. Awash)

    /i.nunˈda.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a place that has been excessively covered with water.
    The field was flooded after the storm.
    El campo estaba inundado después de la tormenta.
    Describes a state in which something is completely filled with a liquid.
    The street was flooded after the river overflowed.
    La calle quedó inundada tras el desbordamiento del río.
    Used figuratively, it can refer to someone who is overwhelmed by a situation.
    He feels flooded with work and doesn't know where to start.
    Se siente inundado de trabajo y no sabe por dónde empezar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inundatus', the participle of 'inundare', which means 'to cover with water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flooded with work
    To be overwhelmed by tasks or responsibilities.
    inundado de trabajo
    flooded with emotions
    To feel overwhelmed by intense feelings.
    inundado de emociones
    flooded with doubts
    To have many uncertainties about something.
    inundado de dudas

    Related Words

    flooding
    Accumulation of water in a place as a result of overflow.
    inundación
    increase
    Increase or elevation of a level, in this case of water.
    aumento
    waterlogging
    State of being flooded or covered with water.
    anegamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely overwhelmed.
    I am flooded with all these projects.
    Estoy inundado con todos estos proyectos.
    To feel very busy.
    Today I am flooded, I won't be able to go out.
    Hoy estoy inundado, no voy a poder salir.