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    Oleaje (en. Surf)

    /o'leaxe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Wave motion of seawater formed by the wind.
    The swell was so strong that it hindered navigation.
    El oleaje era tan fuerte que dificultaba la navegación.
    Set of waves produced in a body of water.
    The swell of the ocean can be felt even from the coast.
    El oleaje del océano se puede sentir incluso desde la costa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'oleare', which means 'to move like a wave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Background swell
    It refers to a swell that persists over time despite calm conditions on the surface.
    oleaje de fondo
    In the middle of the swell
    To be in a complicated or difficult situation, metaphorically speaking.
    en medio del oleaje
    Big swell
    Waves that are significantly larger than normal.
    oleaje grande

    Related Words

    Wave
    Movement of water that rises and breaks on the shore.
    ola
    Sea
    Large mass of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.
    mar
    Storm
    Weather condition characterized by strong winds and dangerous swell.
    tempestad

    Slang Meanings

    Crisis or complicated situation.
    When I found out about the problems, I felt like I was in the middle of a swell.
    Cuando me enteré de los problemas, sentí que estaba en medio de un oleaje.
    Confusion or disorder.
    The party turned into a swell of uncontrollable people.
    La fiesta se volvió un oleaje de gente sin control.