A1 noun Neutro

tsunami

/tsuːˈnɑːmi/

A tsunami is a very large and powerful wave in the ocean caused by an earthquake or volcano under the water. It travels very fast and can cause great destruction when it reaches the shore.

Exemplos

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1

The people ran to higher ground to escape the tsunami.

The people ran to higher ground to escape the tsunami.

2

The meteorological department issued a formal tsunami warning for the coastal regions.

The meteorological department issued a formal tsunami warning for the coastal regions.

3

Check the news; they say a small tsunami might hit the coast tonight.

Check the news; they say a small tsunami might hit the coast tonight.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
tsunami
Adjetivo
tsunamic
Relacionado
tsunamiologist
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'T' as a 'Tall' wave coming from the 'S'ea.

Quiz rápido

The village was destroyed by a massive ______ after the earthquake.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: tsunami

Exemplos

1

The people ran to higher ground to escape the tsunami.

everyday

The people ran to higher ground to escape the tsunami.

2

The meteorological department issued a formal tsunami warning for the coastal regions.

formal

The meteorological department issued a formal tsunami warning for the coastal regions.

3

Check the news; they say a small tsunami might hit the coast tonight.

informal

Check the news; they say a small tsunami might hit the coast tonight.

4

The geological impact of a tsunami can alter the coastline for decades.

academic

The geological impact of a tsunami can alter the coastline for decades.

5

Our company provides specialized insurance policies for tsunami-related property damage.

business

Our company provides specialized insurance policies for tsunami-related property damage.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
tsunami
Adjetivo
tsunamic
Relacionado
tsunamiologist

Colocações comuns

tsunami warning tsunami warning
massive tsunami massive tsunami
tsunami victim tsunami victim
survive a tsunami survive a tsunami
tsunami debris tsunami debris

Frases Comuns

tsunami of emotion

a sudden, overwhelming feeling

tsunami relief

aid provided after a tsunami

tsunami watch

monitoring for a potential tsunami

Frequentemente confundido com

tsunami vs tidal wave

A tsunami is caused by underwater earthquakes, while a tidal wave is caused by the tide and wind.

tsunami vs flood

A flood is general high water on land, whereas a tsunami is a specific, high-speed wave from the sea.

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Notas de uso

The word is used both literally for the natural disaster and metaphorically to describe a large, overwhelming amount of something arriving at once.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell the word by omitting the 't' or confusing the 'u' and 'a'. Remember that in English, the 't' is often silent or very soft.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'T' as a 'Tall' wave coming from the 'S'ea.

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Origem da palavra

From the Japanese words 'tsu' (harbor) and 'nami' (wave).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one tsunami, two tsunamis Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., tsunami siren, tsunami zone)
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Contexto cultural

The term gained global prominence following the 2004 Indian Ocean disaster and the 2011 event in Japan.

Quiz rápido

The village was destroyed by a massive ______ after the earthquake.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: tsunami

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