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Translation of Spanish word "inundación" to English

inundación

/inun.daˈθjon/

Meaning

Noun

a large amount of water that flows over land, often caused by heavy rain or a storm.

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How to use

Inundación ('flood / inundation') is feminine (plural: inundaciones). Nouns ending in -ción are feminine. Zona de inundación — Flood zone.

🇬🇧 English

flood

Example

La inundación causó daños importantes en la ciudad.

The flood caused significant damage to the city.

La inundación obligó a evacuar a la población de la zona.

The flood forced the evacuation of the population from the area.

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Synonyms

flash flood / spatedeluge / downpour

Common phrases

  • riesgo de inundaciónflood risk

Frequency rank: #1366 in Spanish

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What does the Spanish word "inundación" mean?

The Spanish word "inundación" means "flood" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "La inundación causó daños importantes en la ciudad." (which translates as "The flood caused significant damage to the city.").

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