Borrasca (en. Storm)

/boˈraska/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Weather condition characterized by strong winds and bad weather.
The storm reached the coast, bringing heavy rain.
La borrasca llegó a la costa, trayendo lluvias intensas.
Case of storm or bad weather.
A storm alert was issued for the weekend.
Se emitió una alerta de borrasca para el fin de semana.
Turbulent or complicated situation.
The meeting experienced a storm of conflicting opinions.
En la reunión se vivió una borrasca de opiniones encontradas.

Etymology

From Latin 'burasca', which refers to storms or tempests.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Storm at sea
It refers to adverse weather conditions affecting navigation.
borrasca en el mar
To fall into a storm
To enter a difficult or problematic situation.
caer en una borrasca
With the storm on one's shoulders
Referring to having to face problems or adversities.
con la borrasca a cuestas

Related Words

Storm
Meteorological phenomenon that includes strong winds and rains.
tormenta
Wind
Movement of air that can be calm or strong.
viento
Precipitation
Falling water in the form of rain, snow, hail, etc.
precipitación

Slang Meanings

Complicated or problematic situation.
That meeting was a total storm.
Esa reunión fue una borrasca total.
A chaos or disorder.
The party ended in a storm.
La fiesta terminó en una borrasca.