Storm in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: REE-yoh
IPA: ˈrio

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Other meanings

“Tormenta” can also mean “uproar” or “commotion” in a figurative sense.

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Do not confuse with

“Tormeta” which is a common misspelling of “tormenta”.

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Variations by Country

In Latin America, the word “tempestad” is usually used to refer to a storm.

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mnemonic

The word “tormenta” sounds similar to the English word “tornado”, which can be associated with a strong and destructive storm.

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idioms

“Echar leña al fuego” (to add fuel to the fire) can be used to describe making a difficult situation worse, similar to the English expression.

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usage

Refers to a storm or tempest, often used to describe a strong wind or rainstorm and sometimes used to decribe heavy rain.

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origin

From the Latin “tonare” meaning “to thunder”.

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tormenta info.

Tips to remember the word ‘tormenta’:
– Associate the word with ‘torment’, as a storm can cause torment or distress.
– ‘Tormenta’ contains the word ‘mental’, hinting at the chaotic mental state a storm may induce.
– Think of the English word ‘tempest’, which is a synonym for storm and sounds similar to ‘tormenta’.

Explanations:
– ‘Tormenta’ means ‘storm’ in Spanish. It refers to any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially affecting the earth’s surface, and strongly implying severe weather.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– ‘Chubasco’ – Indicates a violent squall with heavy rain, usually at sea or in coastal areas.
– ‘Temporal’ – Often used to describe a storm related to specific seasons, particularly at sea.
– ‘Borrasca’ – Refers to a weather system with lower pressure and is often associated with cloudy and rainy weather which can lead to a storm.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– ‘Tormenta’ can metaphorically describe a tumultuous or disruptive situation, like a ‘storm of emotions’.
– In some contexts, ‘armar una tormenta’ means to make a fuss about something.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “La tormenta del verano oscureció el cielo repentinamente.”
– “Se ha emitido una alerta de tormenta tropical para la costa.”
– “Durante la tormenta, los relámpagos iluminaban toda la habitación.”
– “La discusión entre ellos se convirtió en una tormenta de gritos y acusaciones.”
– “Nos refugiamos en la cabaña para esperar que pasara la tormenta.”

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