What is the Spanish word for "onslaught"?

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

English

onslaught

Spanish

embestida

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Alternative translations of "onslaught"

ataque
ofensiva
asalto
arremetida

Examples of how to use "onslaught" in Spanish

English
The army faced a furious onslaught.
Spanish
El ejército enfrentó un furioso asalto.
English
The village faced an unexpected onslaught last night.
Spanish
El pueblo enfrentó un asalto inesperado anoche.
English
She described the onslaught of emails after posting.
Spanish
Ella describió la avalancha de correos electrónicos después de publicar.
English
Farmers prepared for the seasonal onslaught of pests.
Spanish
Los agricultores se prepararon para la avalancha estacional de plagas.
English
The castle endured a long onslaught by invaders.
Spanish
El castillo soportó un largo asalto de los invasores.

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