avalanche

The word 'avalanche' in Portuguese literally translates to 'avalanche' in English. It's one of those words that's the same in both languages!

Yes, just like in English, 'avalanche' can be used metaphorically in Portuguese to describe a sudden, overwhelming abundance of something. For example, an 'avalanche de trabalho' means an avalanche of work.

You pronounce 'avalanche' as 'ah-vah-LAHN-shee'. The 'a's are like the 'a' in 'father', and the 'ch' sounds like 'sh'.

In Portuguese, 'avalanche' is a feminine noun. So you would say 'a avalanche' (the avalanche).

Certainly! 'Houve uma grande avalanche na montanha.' This means: 'There was a big avalanche on the mountain.'

While 'avalanche' can refer to a rockfall, for a general landslide, you'll more commonly hear 'deslizamento de terra' (landslide of earth) or 'desabamento' (collapse/cave-in).

Not directly. You wouldn't say 'to avalanche'. Instead, you'd use verbs like 'cair' (to fall) or 'desabar' (to collapse) in conjunction with 'avalanche'. For example, 'A neve começou a cair em uma avalanche.' (The snow began to fall in an avalanche.)

You would say 'uma avalanche de emoções'. It works the same metaphorically as in English!

It's not an everyday word unless you're talking about mountains or metaphorical overwhelming situations. However, it's definitely understood and used when the context calls for it.

The plural of 'avalanche' is 'avalanches'. You just add an 's' to the end.