What is the Spanish word for "earthquake"?

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

English

earthquake

Spanish

terremoto

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Alternative translations of "earthquake"

sismo
seísmo

Examples of how to use "earthquake" in Spanish

English
A powerful earthquake shook the city.
Spanish
Un terremoto poderoso sacudió la ciudad.
English
Did you feel the earthquake last night?
Spanish
¿Sentiste el terremoto anoche?
English
The earthquake damaged several old buildings.
Spanish
El terremoto dañó varios edificios antiguos.
English
During the earthquake, we hid under tables.
Spanish
Durante el terremoto, nos escondimos debajo de las mesas.
English
An earthquake can happen without warning.
Spanish
Un terremoto puede ocurrir sin aviso.

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