simulacro de terremoto
/simulakɾo de teremoto/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'earthquake drill' is translated into Spanish as simulacro de terremoto.
This phrase describes a practiced exercise used to prepare people for how to act and where to go during an earthquake. In settings like schools or workplaces, if the type of emergency is already understood by the participants, people may simply refer to the event as el simulacro.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of simulacro, meaning drill or simulation and de terremoto, meaning of earthquake.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the phrase simulacro de sismo, as sismo is a common synonym for terremoto and the two can be used interchangeably.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a terremoto is also the name of a popular cocktail made with pineapple juice and aguardiente.
- In Mexico, the national simulacro is held every 19th of September to commemorate the devastating earthquakes of 1985 and 2017.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, simulacro is used in various contexts, such as a 'simulacro de examen', meaning a practice exam or a mock test.
Examples in context
- Mañana realizaremos un simulacro de terremoto en la oficina. Por favor, sigan las instrucciones del equipo de seguridad.Tomorrow, we will conduct an earthquake drill in the office. Please follow the instructions provided by the security team.
- ¿Recuerdas el simulacro de sismo que hicimos en la escuela la semana pasada?Do you remember the earthquake drill we had at school last week?
- Mañana tendremos un simulacro de terremoto en la escuela.Tomorrow we will have an earthquake drill at school.
- Es importante participar en el simulacro de terremoto.It is important to participate in the earthquake drill.
- El simulacro de terremoto fue muy ordenado.The earthquake drill was very orderly.
Example conversation
Two coworkers are talking in an office hallway.
- MateoElena, ¿sabes cuándo es el simulacro de terremoto?Elena, do you know when the earthquake drill is?
- ElenaCreo que comienza a las once.I think it starts at eleven.
- MateoGracias, voy a avisar a mi equipo.Thanks, I'm going to let my team know.
- ElenaPerfecto, Mateo, nos vemos afuera entonces.Perfect, Mateo, I'll see you outside then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
