earthquake
BrE /ˈɜːθ.kweɪk/ AmE /ˈɜːrθˌkeɪk/
noun en → es
a sudden movement of the earth's surface, often causing damage and destruction
terremoto
- an earthquake in a place
Collocations earthquake damage · earthquake warning
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The city was destroyed by an earthquake.
La ciudad fue destruida por un terremoto.
a shaking or trembling movement, especially of the ground
temblor, sacudida
- an earthquake in a place
Collocations earthquake tremors · feel an earthquake
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The building shook during the earthquake.
El edificio tembló durante el terremoto.