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barrage in Spanish

barrage in Spanish is presa, represa, barrera de fuego — barrage means a sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.

barrage in Spanish

presa
noun
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
represa
noun
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
barrera de fuego
noun
(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
bombardeo
noun
(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
cortina de fuego
noun
(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
acribadura
noun
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
aluvión
noun
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
andanada
noun
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
pateadura
noun
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
raudal
noun
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.

What does "barrage" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
    "The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement."
  2. noun A man-made barrier across a river built to control its depth or flow.
    "The barrage regulates water levels for irrigation downstream."
  3. verb To attack or overwhelm with a continuous stream of something.
    "Fans barraged the band's social media with requests for a reunion tour."
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barrage in a sentence

  • The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement.
  • The soldiers advanced under cover of an artillery barrage.
  • The barrage regulates water levels for irrigation downstream.
  • Fans barraged the band's social media with requests for a reunion tour.

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What is "barrage" in Spanish?

"barrage" in Spanish is presa, represa, barrera de fuego. barrage means: A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.

How do you use "barrage" in a sentence?

Example: "The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement." In Spanish, "barrage" is presa, represa, barrera de fuego.

Are there other ways to say "barrage" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "barrage": presa, represa, barrera de fuego, bombardeo, cortina de fuego, acribadura.

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