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How to Say "backwash" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbackwashis resacaB2 level.

English → SpanishB2

resaca

nounB2
the motion of receding waves
Foamy ocean water receding back from a sandy beach into the sea.

Examples

La resaca del mar era tan fuerte que era peligroso nadar.

The sea's undertow was so strong that it was dangerous to swim.

The literal meaning

This is the original meaning of the word. It describes the water 'drawing back' (sacar) 'again' (re-).

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