ola larga (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈola ˈlarɣa/

Translation Options

• Long wave

Meaning

"Ola larga" refers to a long wave in the context of geography, such as ocean waves or seismic waves. It is a term used to describe the size and extension of a wave, emphasizing its length.

This term is not extremely common in everyday language, but it is more likely to be encountered in written contexts, especially in scientific or technical texts related to geography, oceanography, or geology.

Examples

1. Las olas largas son características de ciertas costas.

2. Long waves are characteristic of certain coasts.

3. El terremoto generó una ola larga que se propagó por kilómetros.

4. The earthquake generated a long wave that spread for kilometers.

Idiomatic Expressions

Examples of idiomatic expressions with "ola" in Spanish:

1. Estar en la cresta de la ola
2. To be on the crest of the wave

3. Meaning: To be at the height of success or popularity.

4. Ir a la ola

5. To go along with the wave

6. Meaning: To follow trends or public opinion.

7. Montar la ola

8. To ride the wave

9. Meaning: To take advantage of a favorable situation.

10. Ola de calor

11. Heatwave
12. Meaning: Period of excessively hot weather.

Etymology

The term "ola larga" comes from the Spanish words "ola" (wave) and "larga" (long), combining to describe a wave of significant length.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Gran ola (big wave), Ola extensa (extensive wave).
• Antonyms: Ola corta (short wave), Ola pequeña (small wave).