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“stormy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tempesˈtwoso/

Example

Se acerca una tempestuosa tormenta.

Stormy weather is coming.

Illustration for tempestuoso (stormy)

How to say “stormy” in Spanish

“Stormy” in Spanish is tempestuoso.

Dark storm clouds and lightning over a churning sea.

Full entry for tempestuoso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tempestuoso

El mar estaba tempestuoso y las olas golpeaban el puerto.

The sea was stormy and the waves were battering the harbor.

Tips for using tempestuoso

  • A close cognate of English tempestuous, so meaning is usually clear to English speakers, but it carries a more dramatic or formal tone than neutral words like agitado.

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