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    Oleada (en. Wave)

    /o.leˈa.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large increase or quantity of something that arrives suddenly.
    The wave of tourists in summer fills the beaches.
    La oleada de turistas en verano llena las playas.
    Movement of sea waves towards the shore.
    The waves crash against the rocks violently.
    Las oleadas choca contra las rocas con fuerza.
    A sudden increase in a situation or condition.
    The wave of protests surprised the authorities.
    La oleada de protestas sorprendió a las autoridades.

    Etymology

    It derives from the term 'ola', which means wave of water, and the suffix '-ada', which indicates a movement or action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heatwave
    A strong increase in temperatures over a short period.
    oleada de calor
    wave of enthusiasm
    A sudden surge of excitement or interest in something.
    oleada de entusiasmo
    wave of criticism
    A significant increase in criticism towards someone or something.
    oleada de críticas

    Related Words

    wave
    Undulating movement of water.
    ola
    avalanche
    Displacement of a large mass of snow.
    avalancha
    flood
    Excess water in a normally dry place.
    inundación

    Slang Meanings

    A strong current of a social phenomenon.
    The wave of likes on social media left the influencer stunned.
    La oleada de likes en redes sociales dejó sorprendido al influencer.
    A large group of people participating in an event or program.
    The wave of students who registered for the course was impressive.
    La oleada de estudiantes que se inscribieron en el curso fue impresionante.