riada
fem.noun
1. flood, torrent
overflow of water
Common combinations
- riada repentina — sudden flood
- daños por la riada — flood damage
- La riada inundó varias casas.The flood inundated several houses.
- El pueblo quedó aislado por la riada.The village was cut off by the flood.
- Después de la lluvia, el río causó una riada.After the rain, the river caused a flood.
2. flood, torrent, rush
large quantity of people or things
Common combinations
- riada de gente — flood of people
- riada de turistas — flood of tourists
- riada de mensajes — flood of messages
- Una riada de gente llenó la plaza.A flood of people filled the square.
- El hotel recibió una riada de turistas.The hotel received a flood of tourists.
- Tras el anuncio, llegó una riada de mensajes.After the announcement, a flood of messages arrived.
Same root