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ondear

to wave

verb ohn-deh-AHR Rare

Also means

to ripple

Usage Note

Ondear describes the gentle, rhythmic movement of a flag in the wind, waves on water, or cloth undulating. It is a regular -ar verb. The related noun onda (wave) and adjective ondeante (waving, rippling) share the root. Ondear is more visual and graceful than agitar (to shake/wave vigorously).

Examples

"La bandera ondea con el viento en lo alto del edificio."

Natural Translation

The flag waves in the wind at the top of the building.

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