oleada (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Oleada is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/oleˈaða/

Translation Options into English

1. Wave
2. Surge
3. Onslaught

Meaning and Usage

Oleada generally refers to a wave or a surge of something, typically used in contexts such as a wave of emotions, a surge in numbers (like people or attacks), or a major influx of something. It can describe both physical waves (like in the ocean) and metaphorical waves (like trends or feelings). The term is commonly used in both oral speech and written contexts, though it tends to appear more in written materials, especially in journalistic or literary writing.

Example Sentences

1. La oleada de calor fue inesperada este verano.
   The heat wave was unexpected this summer.

2. Una oleada de turistas visitó la ciudad durante las vacaciones.
   A surge of tourists visited the city during the holidays.

3. Se produjo una oleada de violencia en la región.
   There was an onslaught of violence in the region.

Idiomatic Expressions

Oleada is often included in expressions that convey a sense of suddenness or intensity. Below are a few idiomatic uses of the term:

1. Oleada de alegría
2. Durante la fiesta, sentí una oleada de alegría que nunca había experimentado antes.

3. During the party, I felt a wave of joy that I had never experienced before.

4. Oleada de críticas

5. El nuevo proyecto recibió una oleada de críticas por su falta de innovación.

6. The new project received a wave of criticism for its lack of innovation.

7. Oleada de apoyo

8. Después de su discurso, recibió una oleada de apoyo de la comunidad.

9. After his speech, he received a surge of support from the community.

10. Oleada de emociones

11. Al ver a su hijo graduarse, sintió una oleada de emociones.

12. When she saw her son graduate, she felt a surge of emotions.

13. Oleada de entusiasmo

14. La oleada de entusiasmo por el nuevo libro ha sido increíble.
15. The wave of enthusiasm for the new book has been incredible.

Etymology

The word oleada comes from the Spanish word ola, which means "wave." The suffix -ada is used to denote a result or collective nature, thus oleada can be interpreted as a "wave-like" occurrence, an overarching influx or surge.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Onda (wave) - Afluencia (influx) - Invasión (invasion)

Antonyms: - Calma (calm) - Estancamiento (stagnation) - Falta (lack)