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tidal wave

/ˈtaɪdəl weɪv/

Traducción: Gran ola oceánica de gran poder, causada por un terremoto, erupción volcánica u otra perturbación sísmica; también se usa metafóricamente para describir un aumento abrumador de algo, como emociones, acontecimientos u opinión pública.

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/ˈtaɪdəl weɪv/B2formalscientific
  • esGran ola oceánica de gran poder, causada por un terremoto, erupción volcánica u otra perturbación sísmica; también se usa metafóricamente para describir un aumento abrumador de algo, como emociones, acontecimientos u opinión pública.

A large, powerful ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or other seismic disturbance; also used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming surge of something, such as emotions, events, or public opinion.

  1. Large ocean waveB1formal

    A very large, powerful wave caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, or by underwater disturbances like earthquakes.

    esola gigante

    • The tidal wave crashed against the shore with immense force.
    • Scientists monitor tidal waves to predict coastal flooding.
    • A massive tidal wave swept away several houses near the beach.
  2. Overwhelming surgeB2informal

    A sudden, powerful increase or surge of something, such as emotions, events, or popularity.

    esola arrolladora

    • A tidal wave of support flooded the politician's campaign.
    • The company faced a tidal wave of complaints after the product recall.
    • She felt a tidal wave of relief when she heard the good news.