alud

el alud(
ah
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lood
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. avalanche (of snow)
El alud sepultó a los esquiadores que se encontraban en la montaña.The avalanche buried the skiers who were on the mountain.
b. landslide
La explosión provocó un alud que cubrió la carretera de rocas.The explosion caused a landslide which covered the road with rocks.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(large amount)
a. flood
El cantante recibió un alud de mensajes de apoyo de sus fans.The singer received a flood of messages of support from his fans.
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