hundimiento

Definitions of hundimiento
  1. noun
    the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
    synonyms: derrumbamiento, derrumbe
    see moresee less
    type of:
    colapso
    a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
  2. noun
    a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
    synonyms: zozobra
    see moresee less
    types:
    arraigo, asiento, despacho
    a gradual sinking to a lower level
    sumergimiento, sumersión
    sinking until covered completely with water
  3. noun
    a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
    synonyms: quiebra
    see moresee less
    type of:
    suceso
    an event that happens
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘hundimiento'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family