Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
tormenta
Pronunciation
IPA/toɾˈmenta/
Meaning
- feminine nounstorm
Example
La tormenta llegó anoche.
The storm came last night.
More examples
En la oficina organizamos una tormenta de ideas para resolver el problema.
In the office we organized a brainstorming session to solve the problem.
Core concept
Storm producing sudden downpours, gusty winds, and frequent thunder.
Common phrases
tormenta de ideas
brainstorming session
en medio de la tormenta
in the middle of the storm
Similar words
huracán: Powerful tropical cyclone with extremely strong winds near its center and severe coastal impact.
ciclón: Large rotating low-pressure system producing widespread strong winds and heavy rain.
tempestad: Extended episode of violent winds and thunderstorms over land or sea.
borrasca: Wide low-pressure disturbance bringing broad areas of unsettled, deteriorating weather.
Definition in Spanish
Masa de mal tiempo marcada por lluvia abundante, vientos fuertes y con frecuencia truenos.
Word origin
The Spanish word derives from Latin tormentum, from torquere 'to twist', reflecting an image of violent, twisting motion that came to name severe weather.
Usage tips
- In weather reports, the word 'tormenta' signals potentially rapidly changing conditions, so phrases like 'se avecina una tormenta' mean a storm is approaching.
Other meanings
- thunderstormnoun
Opposites
- tranquilidadtranquilitynoun
- calmacalmnoun
Related words
- tormentosostormyadjective
- atormentadoplaguedadjective