What is the Spanish word for "landslide"?

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

English

landslide

Spanish

deslizamiento de tierra

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Alternative translations of "landslide"

alud
derrumbamiento
desprendimiento
avalancha

Examples of how to use "landslide" in Spanish

English
The election was a complete landslide.
Spanish
Las elecciones fueron una derrota aplastante.
English
After heavy rain, a landslide blocked the road.
Spanish
Después de una fuerte lluvia, un deslizamiento bloqueó la carretera.
English
The villagers feared a landslide near the river.
Spanish
Los aldeanos temían un deslizamiento cerca del río.
English
Engineers inspected the hill after the landslide.
Spanish
Los ingenieros inspeccionaron la colina después del deslizamiento.
English
News reported a massive landslide in the mountains.
Spanish
Las noticias reportaron un deslizamiento masivo en las montañas.

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