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    Marejada (en. Surge)

    /maɾeˈxaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An increase in the height of ocean waves, often caused by the wind.
    The rough seas surprised the fishermen at the dock.
    La marejada sorprendió a los pescadores en el muelle.
    A natural phenomenon that occurs when weather conditions generate large and dangerous waves.
    Surfers must be careful with the rough seas.
    Los surfistas deben tener cuidado con la marejada.
    Turbulence of the sea that can complicate navigation.
    The rough seas prevented the boat from leaving the harbor.
    La marejada impidió que el barco saliera del puerto.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'mare' which means sea and the suffix '-jada' that indicates an increase or an action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rough seas
    Conditions of choppy seas far from shore.
    marejada en alta mar
    to get into troubled waters
    To enter into a complicated or dangerous situation.
    meterse en marejada
    surge of emotions
    An intense set of feelings.
    marejada de emociones

    Related Words

    swell
    Movement of the waves in the sea.
    oleaje
    storm
    Severe weather condition that causes sea agitation.
    tempestad
    vessel
    Favorable or unfavorable for navigation when there is a surge.
    embarcación

    Slang Meanings

    A moment of great tension or trouble.
    We were in a rough patch at the meeting and nobody could agree.
    Estábamos en una marejada en la reunión y nadie se ponía de acuerdo.
    A situation of confusion.
    The party turned into a mess when the crowd arrived.
    La fiesta se convirtió en una marejada cuando llegó la multitud.