What is the Spanish word for "wave"?

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

English

wave

Spanish

ola

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Alternative translations of "wave"

onda
saludar con la mano
onda (física)

Examples of how to use "wave" in Spanish

English
A huge wave crashed against the rocks.
Spanish
Una ola enorme chocó contra las rocas.
English
A big wave hit the shore.
Spanish
Una gran ola llegó a la orilla.
English
She gave me a friendly wave.
Spanish
Ella me hizo una señal amistosa con la mano.
English
The crowd started a wave.
Spanish
La multitud empezó una ola.
English
I watched the wave from the pier.
Spanish
Observé la ola desde el muelle.

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