Olas (en. Waves)

/ˈolas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Movement of seawater that forms crests and valleys.

The ocean waves crash against the shore.

Las olas del océano chocan contra la costa.

Wave that forms on a liquid surface, especially in the sea.

I like to surf big waves.

Me gusta surfear las olas grandes.

State of agitation of water caused by wind or earthquakes.

Waves can be very dangerous during a storm.

Las olas pueden ser muy peligrosas durante una tormenta.

From Latin 'unda', which means 'wave' or 'water in motion'.

sea waves

Refers to the waves that form in the ocean.

olas del mar

make waves

To cause a stir or impact in a situation.

hacer olas

heat waves

Periods of extremely high temperatures.

olas de calor

water

Liquid substance that makes up seas and oceans.

agua

swell

Increase in wave height due to adverse weather conditions.

marejada

surf

Sport that consists of sliding on the waves with a board.

surf

Waves of energy

That party had waves of energy from the start.

Esa fiesta tuvo olas de energía desde el comienzo.

Good vibes

Today I'm feeling waves, everything is going perfectly.

Hoy estoy sintiendo olas, todo va perfecto.