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overflow in Spanish

overflow in Spanish is derrame, desbordamiento, aliviadero — overflow means liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.

overflow in Spanish

derrame
noun
The spillage resultant from overflowing.
desbordamiento
noun
The spillage resultant from overflowing.
aliviadero
noun
An outlet for escape of excess material.
escape
noun
An outlet for escape of excess material.
desbordarse
verb
rebosar
verb
desbordar
verb
rebalsar
verb
colmar
verb

What does "overflow" mean?

  1. noun Liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.
    "The overflow from the bathtub soaked the bathroom floor."
  2. noun A pipe or outlet designed to release excess liquid.
    "Check that the sink's overflow isn't blocked with debris."
  3. verb To spill over the edge or limit of something.
    "The river overflowed its banks after days of heavy rain."
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overflow in a sentence

  • The overflow from the bathtub soaked the bathroom floor.
  • Check that the sink's overflow isn't blocked with debris.
  • The river overflowed its banks after days of heavy rain.
  • The venue overflowed with fans an hour before the show.

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What is "overflow" in Spanish?

"overflow" in Spanish is derrame, desbordamiento, aliviadero. overflow means: Liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.

How do you use "overflow" in a sentence?

Example: "The overflow from the bathtub soaked the bathroom floor." In Spanish, "overflow" is derrame, desbordamiento, aliviadero.

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

Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "overflow": derrame, desbordamiento, aliviadero, escape, desbordarse, rebosar.

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