La inundación
Example: La inundación destruyó muchas casas en el pueblo.
Definition
"La inundación" refers to the overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain, rivers rising, or other natural events. It can lead to significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and the environment, as in the example where a flood destroyed many houses in a village.
Etymology
The word "la inundación" comes from the Spanish verb 'inundar,' meaning to flood or overflow, which in turn derives from the Latin 'inundare,' composed of 'in-' (into) and 'unda' (wave). Did you know that 'unda' is also the root for the English word 'undulate,' referring to wavelike motion?
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"La inundación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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