Surge (en. Arises)

/suɾxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To appear or manifest suddenly.
The sun rises behind the mountains every morning.
El sol surge detrás de las montañas cada mañana.
To increase rapidly in quantity or intensity.
The demand for electricity often arises on hot days.
La demanda de electricidad suele surgir en los días calurosos.
To experience a sudden increase or expansion.
A wave of enthusiasm arises among fans after the announcement.
Surge una ola de entusiasmo entre los fans después del anuncio.

Etymology

From Latin 'surgere', which means 'to rise' or 'to get up'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an idea arises
A new idea or thought appears.
surge una idea
the problem arises
The problem manifests unexpectedly.
surge el problema
emerges from the water
It signifies something that comes forth or emerges from the water.
surge del agua

Related Words

emergence
Action of arising or appearing.
surgimiento
eruption
Sudden jump or outburst of something, such as lava or emotion.
erupción
increase
Increase in quantity or strength.
aumento

Slang Meanings

Surge of energy, used in the context of great excitement.
When I listened to the new album, I felt a surge.
Cuando escuché el nuevo álbum, me dio un surge.
Surge of brilliant ideas that come suddenly.
I had a surge of creativity while painting.
Tuve un surge de creatividad mientras pintaba.