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ola

wave

noun OH-lah Less Common
Animals & Nature Environment

Usage Note

Ola is often confused in writing with hola ('hello') — a common spelling error for learners. It covers ocean waves (olas del mar), heatwaves (ola de calor), and figurative waves (una ola de violencia). The stadium 'Mexican wave' is called la ola in Spanish too.

Examples

"Las olas del mar eran enormes ayer."

Natural Translation

The sea waves were enormous yesterday.

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