This is the 3812th most frequent Spanish word.
riada
"Riada" means "flood" or "flash flood" in English.
Here, 'riada' is used to describe an overflowing or flood of water in a geographical context.
La riada causó daños significativos en la región.
The flood caused significant damage in the region.
In this sentence, 'riada' is metaphorically used to represent a sudden surge or overwhelming quantity of emotions.
Se produjo una riada de emociones al escuchar la noticia.
A flood of emotions occurred upon hearing the news.
'Riada' is applied metaphorically again to denote a large and rapid influx, in this case, of inquiries or requests.