Ondara (en. Ondara)

/onˈdaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A rhetorical figure that indicates a smooth or wave-like movement.
The waves of the sea moved in a beautiful ondara.
Las olas del mar se movían en una hermosa ondara.
A turn or change in the direction of a flow.
The ondara of the river made navigation more difficult.
La ondara del río hizo más difícil la navegación.

Etymology

It derives from the term 'onda', which comes from the Latin 'unda', meaning wave or movement of water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the ondara
To be in a state of fluidity or constant movement.
estar en la ondara
to make a ondara
To make a turn or change in direction.
dar una ondara

Related Words

wave
Periodic movement in space.
onda
oligon
Waveform under certain circumstances.
oligón

Slang Meanings

When someone is carefree and in tune with their surroundings.
Today I am in the ondara, everything is flowing well.
Hoy estoy en la ondara, todo fluye bien.
A way to refer to a cheerful and fluid dance.
Let's do an ondara at the party tonight.
Vamos a hacer una ondara en la fiesta esta noche.