English–Spanish
“hurricane” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/uɾaˈkan/
Example
El huracán se acerca a la costa.
The hurricane is approaching the coast.
How to say “hurricane” in Spanish
“Hurricane” in Spanish is huracán.
Rotating tropical cyclone that strikes coasts with very strong winds and torrential rain.
Example sentences with huracán
La alerta de huracán obligó a cerrar las escuelas.
The hurricane warning forced schools to close.
Tips for using huracán
- The noun is masculine (el huracán) and news reports give intensity by categoría or by sustained wind speed rather than by vague adjectives.