avalanche
BrE /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ AmE /ˈævəlænʃ/
noun en → es
a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down a mountain very quickly and with great force
avalancha
Collocations avalanche risk · avalanche warning
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The village was destroyed by an avalanche.
El pueblo fue destruido por una avalancha.
an extremely large amount of something that happens suddenly and in a way that is difficult to control or stop
avalancha, oleada
Collocations avalanche of criticism · avalanche of emails
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The company was overwhelmed by an avalanche of complaints.
La empresa se vio abrumada por una avalancha de quejas.