How to Say "ripple" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ripple” is “onda” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
small wave
Examples
El barco creó una onda en el agua al pasar.
The boat created a wave in the water as it passed.
Las ondas sonoras viajan más rápido en el agua que en el aire.
Sound waves travel faster in water than in air.
Gender Check
Even though 'onda' ends in '-a,' it always uses the feminine article 'la' and feminine adjectives: 'la onda grande' (the big wave).
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