tsunami
Pronunciación: [tsuˈnɑːmi]
Palabra
Contexto: «natural disaster»
(noun) a large and powerful wave, usually caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. When the ocean floor shifts, it can push a huge amount of water up, making a gigantic wave that can flood coastal areas.
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The tsunami after the earthquake had powerful waves that reached the shore.
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There was no tsunami warning when the earthquake happened, so many people were unprepared.
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What preparations should we take in case a tsunami hits our area?
Contexto: «metaphorical use»
(noun) a sudden and overwhelming surge or increase of something, like people, emotions, or problems. Just like a wave comes in quickly and catches you off guard, this meaning describes when things happen all at once and can feel overwhelming.
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After the announcement, there was a tsunami of requests for tickets to the concert.
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The team couldn't handle the tsunami of complaints that came after the event.
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Have you ever felt a tsunami of emotions during a big moment in your life?
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