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aluvión

flood, torrent

noun ah-loo-BYOHN Rare

Origin: from Latin alluvio (washing against)

Also means

avalanche (figurative)

Usage Note

Aluvión literally describes a sudden rush of water or sediment, but it is frequently used figuratively: un aluvión de críticas (a flood of criticism), un aluvión de preguntas (a barrage of questions). Note the written accent on the final syllable.

Examples

"Un aluvión arrasó el pueblo en minutos."

Natural Translation

A torrent swept through the town in minutes.

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