English–Spanish
“eddy” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/toɾβeˈʝino/
Example
En el río se formó un torbellino junto a las rocas.
An eddy formed in the river beside the rocks.
How to say “eddy” in Spanish
“Eddy” in Spanish is torbellino.
Small fast whirl of water or air around a center.
Example sentences with torbellino
En otoño la plaza se llenó de un torbellino de hojas.
In autumn the square filled with a whirlwind of leaves.
Tips for using torbellino
- It is used figuratively in phrases like un torbellino de emociones and estar hecho un torbellino to describe a sudden rush of feelings or intense activity, and the noun is masculine (el torbellino).