Chorros (en. Jets)

/ˈtʃo.rros/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Abundant current of liquid.
The water was gushing out of the tap.
El agua salía en chorros del grifo.
Large quantity of something that is emitted uncontrollably.
The famous river had jets of mud after the storm.
El famoso río tenía chorros de barro tras la tormenta.
Visual effect of something that flows quickly.
We observed the jets of fire at the show.
Observamos los chorros de fuego en el espectáculo.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'cursus', which means 'to run'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jets of water
Large flows of water.
chorros de agua
fits of laughter
Expression of uncontrolled laughter.
chorros de risa
jets of adrenaline
Intense flow of adrenaline in the body.
chorros de adrenalina

Related Words

to gush
Verb that means to flow or to gush a liquid.
chorrear
jet
Singular form of chorros, implying a single flow.
chorro
colloquial term that can refer to something of no value.
Colloquial term that can refer to something of no value.
chorra

Slang Meanings

Easy or quick money.
That business is a breeze, easy to make money.
Ese negocio son chorros, fácil de sacar dinero.
It's a term used to refer to a person who talks a lot without sense.
Don't pay attention to him, he's rambling on.
No le hagas caso, está soltando chorros.