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    Huracanes (en. Hurricanes)

    /uɾaˈkanes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Atmospheric phenomena characterized by very strong winds that spiral.
    Hurricanes form in tropical oceans.
    Los huracanes se forman en los océanos tropicales.
    Atmospheric depression that intensifies into a tropical cyclone.
    The hurricane reached category five before making landfall.
    El huracán se convirtió en categoría cinco antes de tocar tierra.
    Violent wind associated with tropical storms.
    The consequences of the hurricane were devastating for the region.
    Las consecuencias del huracán fueron devastadoras para la región.

    Etymology

    Originated from the Spanish 'huracán', which derives from the Taíno 'hurucan', meaning 'wind' or 'storm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go through a hurricane
    To survive a difficult or dangerous situation.
    salir de huracán
    to suffer a hurricane
    To experience great adversity or serious problems.
    sufrir un huracán
    to face a hurricane
    To confront difficult challenges.
    hacer frente a un huracán

    Related Words

    cyclone
    A similar weather phenomenon, but it may not reach hurricane strength.
    ciclón
    storm
    Weather condition that may include heavy rains and strong winds.
    tormenta

    Slang Meanings

    An unexpected disaster.
    That party was a hurricane, everything went wrong.
    Esa fiesta fue un huracán, todo salió mal.
    An agitated situation.
    The meeting was a hurricane, no one could agree.
    La reunión fue un huracán, nadie se ponía de acuerdo.