spate

• Sustantivo que denota una gran cantidad de algo, frecuentemente usado en la frase 'a spate of'; también puede describir una crecida o torrente repentino de agua debido a fuertes lluvias o deshielo.

A noun referring to a large number or amount of something, often used in the phrase 'a spate of'; it can also describe a sudden forceful flow or a rush of water resulting from heavy rain or melting snow.

1. B2formal

   A large number or amount of something, often unpleasant or unexpected, occurring in a short period.

   Ráfaga, avalancha

   • There has been a spate of robberies in the neighborhood recently.
   • The company faced a spate of complaints after the product launch.
   • A spate of new laws was introduced to address the crisis.

   Sinónimosavalanchebarrageburstdelugeepidemicfloodoutbreakoutpouringrashrunstreamsurgetorrentwave

2. Sudden forceful flowC1formal

   A sudden, strong, and often uncontrolled rush or outpouring of something, like water or emotions.

   Ráfaga repentina

   • A spate of water burst through the dam.
   • His speech was followed by a spate of angry questions.
   • The river became a dangerous spate after the storm.

   Sinónimosdelugefloodgushoutpouringrushsurgetorrent

3. Water flow from rain or snowC1formal

   A sudden flood or rush of water caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

   Avenida de agua

   • The spate from the melting snow flooded the valley.
   • After the heavy rain, a spate rushed down the mountain.
   • The village was cut off by a sudden spate.

   Sinónimosdelugefloodfreshetoverflowrushsurgetorrent