Translation of "tidal wave" to Spanish

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Dictionary translations for "tidal wave"

tidal wave noun

pl. tidal waves

la ola gigante f

la marejada f (widespread feeling)

Contexts with "tidal wave"

Last year in the Philippines, earthquakes and tidal waves resulted in the deaths of more than 6,000 people. El año pasado, los terremotos y los maremotos cobraron más de 6.000 vidas en Filipinas.

She pooh-poohed the idea with a disdainful wave of her hand. Ella desdeñó la idea con un despectivo gesto con la mano.

The shrapnel from an explosion is usually more dangerous than the shock wave. Durante una explosión suele ser más peligrosa la metralla que la onda expansiva.

The Japanese archipelago is struck by a terrible heat wave. El archipiélago japonés ha sido golpeado por una terrible ola de calor.

A big wave turned over his canoe. Su canoa se volcó al recibir una gran ola.

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