spate in Czech
spate in Czech is záplava, příval — spate means a sudden rush or outpouring of something, especially a large number of events happening close together.
spate in Czech
záplava
(countable) A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.
příval
(countable) A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.
příval
What does "spate" mean?
-
noun A sudden rush or outpouring of something, especially a large number of events happening close together.
"The city saw a spate of burglaries last winter."
-
noun A sudden flood, especially of a river swollen by heavy rain.
"The river was in spate after days of storms."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Czech.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Czech meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Czech
spate in a sentence
- The city saw a spate of burglaries last winter.
- A spate of resignations left the department short-staffed.
- The river was in spate after days of storms.
Similar words in Czech
Common Czech translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "spate" in Czech?
"spate" in Czech is záplava, příval. spate means: A sudden rush or outpouring of something, especially a large number of events happening close together.
How do you use "spate" in a sentence?
Example: "The city saw a spate of burglaries last winter." In Czech, "spate" is záplava, příval.
Are there other ways to say "spate" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "spate": záplava, příval.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
