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la andanada(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (military)
a. volley
Las andanadas desde posiciones enemigas alcanzaron blancos en el centro de la ciudad.The volleys from enemy guns reached targets in the center of the city.
b. broadside (from a ship)
La primera andanada de la fragata inglesa casi hundió la goleta francesa.The first broadside from the English frigate almost sank the French schooner.
2. (figurative) (series)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. volley
Sobre la controvertida obra cayó una andanada de duras críticas.A volley of harsh criticism fell upon the controversial play.
b. barrage
Armando soltó una andanada de improperios al mesero.Armando unleashed a barrage of insults upon the waiter.
c. stream
El árbitro recibió una andanada de insultos desde las gradas.The referee got a stream of abuse from the crowd.
a. grandstand
Tengo dos entradas de andanada. ¿Quieres venir?I've got two grandstand tickets. Do you want to come?
b. covered stands
¿Es más caro ver los toros desde la andanada?Is it more expensive to watch a bullfight from the covered stands?
4. (scolding)
a. reprimand
Los estudiantes estaban cansados de las andanadas de don Julián.The students were tired of Mr. Julian's reprimands.
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