Also means
to ripple
Usage Note
Ondear describes the gentle, rhythmic movement of a flag in the wind, waves on water, or cloth undulating. It is a regular -ar verb. The related noun onda (wave) and adjective ondeante (waving, rippling) share the root. Ondear is more visual and graceful than agitar (to shake/wave vigorously).
Examples
"La bandera ondea con el viento en lo alto del edificio."
Natural Translation
The flag waves in the wind at the top of the building.
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