enchente, inundação
1. An overflow of water that submerges land
The heavy rain caused a severe flood in the city.
A chuva intensa causou uma enchente severa na cidade.
2. A large number or amount of something
We received a flood of complaints after the announcement.
Recebemos uma enxurrada de reclamações após o anúncio.
3. To overflow or submerge with water
The river flooded the surrounding villages.
O rio inundou as aldeias ao redor.
4. To fill or cover completely
Sunlight flooded the room.
A luz do sol inundou o quarto.
NYC Slang
deluge (colloquially used for overwhelming amounts of something)
Related Idioms & Phrases
flood the market - inundar o mercado
flooded with requests - inundado de pedidos
open the floodgates - abrir as comportas
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