What is the Spanish word for "avalanche"?

Learn how to say "avalanche" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

avalanche

Spanish

avalancha

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Examples of how to use "avalanche" in Spanish

English
A massive avalanche blocked the mountain pass.
Spanish
Una avalancha masiva bloqueó el paso de montaña.
English
A sudden avalanche covered the mountain trail.
Spanish
Una avalancha repentina cubrió el sendero de la montaña.
English
Town residents feared an avalanche after heavy snow.
Spanish
Los residentes del pueblo temieron una avalancha después de una fuerte nevada.
English
The hikers escaped just before the avalanche came.
Spanish
Los excursionistas escaparon justo antes de que llegara la avalancha.
English
Scientists studied the avalanche to learn its cause.
Spanish
Los científicos estudiaron la avalancha para entender su causa.

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