Lavas (en. Lavas)

/ˈla.bas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Molten rock that erupts from volcanoes.
The lavas flowed down the slopes of the volcano.
Las lavas fluyeron por las laderas del volcán.
Volcanic material in a liquid state.
The lava cools and turns into solid rock.
La lava se enfría y se convierte en roca sólida.

Etymology

From the Latin 'labās', which means 'to slide' or 'to flow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lava from a volcano
fluid resulting from a volcanic eruption
lava de volcán
land of lava
land covered by cooled lava
tierra de lava
to flow like lava
to move in a slow and continuous manner
fluir como lava

Related Words

volcano
Hole in the Earth's crust where lavas emerge.
volcán
magma
Molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.
magma

Slang Meanings

Expression of something that occurs intensely or rapidly.
The news spreads like lava after the eruption.
Las noticias se difunden como lavas después de la erupción.
Used to describe something that feels overwhelming.
Work feels like being under lava.
El trabajo se siente como si estuviera bajo lavas.