onda
wave
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈõ.dɐ/
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Cultural Note
Nazaré, Portugal, holds the world record for the largest wave ever surfed — over 26 meters. The Praia do Norte canyon creates these monster waves, drawing big-wave surfers from around the world. The town has become synonymous with extreme surfing.
📝 Example Sentences
As ondas estavam enormes em Nazaré.
The waves were enormous in Nazaré.
Adoro ouvir o som das ondas.
I love hearing the sound of the waves.
Cuidado com as ondas, a maré está alta.
Be careful with the waves, the tide is high.