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    Oleadas (en. Waves)

    /oleˈaðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement of waves in the sea.
    The ocean's waves crashed on the shore.
    Las oleadas del océano rompían en la costa.
    A sudden increase of something, such as people or events.
    There were waves of tourists in the city during the festival.
    Hubo oleadas de turistas en la ciudad durante el festival.
    A large number of something that arrives successively.
    Waves of cold have arrived this winter.
    Las oleadas de frío han llegado este invierno.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish term 'oleada', related to 'ola', which comes from the Latin 'unda'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Waves of people
    A large number of people arriving at a place.
    oleadas de gente
    Waves of protests
    A sudden increase in the number of protests in an area.
    oleadas de protestas

    Related Words

    Wave
    Movement of water in the sea.
    ola
    Flow
    Constant movement of something.
    flujo
    Torrent
    A large amount of water flowing rapidly.
    torrente

    Slang Meanings

    Constant difficulties that arise successively.
    Life has waves of problems to overcome.
    La vida tiene oleadas de problemas que superar.
    Waves of intense emotions.
    I felt waves of happiness when I saw my friends.
    Sentí oleadas de alegría al ver a mis amigos.