Usage Note
Onda is a wave of water, sound, or radio (onde radio). The broadcasting phrase andare in onda means 'to go on air', and essere sulla cresta dell'onda means 'to be riding high'. It is feminine with the plural onde.
Examples
"Le onde sono molto alte oggi."
Natural Translation
The waves are very high today.
Literal Translation
The waves are very high today.
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