What is the Spanish word for "ripple"?

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

English

ripple

Spanish

onda

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Alternative translations of "ripple"

ondulación
rizo
arruga
vibración

Examples of how to use "ripple" in Spanish

English
A single ripple spread across the pond.
Spanish
Una sola onda se extendió por el estanque.
English
A small ripple spread across the lake.
Spanish
Una pequeña onda se extendió por el lago.
English
The pebble made a gentle ripple.
Spanish
La piedra hizo una onda suave.
English
His comment caused a ripple in conversation.
Spanish
Su comentario causó una ola en la conversación.
English
She watched the ripple fade slowly.
Spanish
Ella observó cómo la onda se desvanecía lentamente.

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A single ripple spread across the pond.

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