Nubarrones (en. Storm clouds)

/nu.βaˈro.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Large, dark clouds in the sky.
The clouded skies covered the sky and announced the rain.
Los nubarrones cubrieron el cielo y anunciaron la lluvia.
Situations of poor condition or imminent problems.
The clouded skies are approaching in the labor negotiation.
Los nubarrones se acercan en la negociación laboral.
A sign of something negative that may come.
The clouded skies in their relationship indicated future problems.
Los nubarrones en su relación indicaban problemas futuros.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'nube' and the augmentative suffix 'arrón'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to see clouded skies
indicates that something bad is approaching.
ver nubarrones
clouded skies on the horizon
refers to imminent problems or complicated situations.
nubarrones en el horizonte
clouds and clouded skies
contrast between the positive and the negative.
nubes y nubarrones

Related Words

cloud
visible mass of water vapor in the atmosphere.
nube
storm
meteorological phenomenon that includes rain, wind, and lightning.
tormenta
sky
the atmosphere and its appearance over the Earth.
cielo

Slang Meanings

States of distress or worry.
I have clouded skies in my mind about the exam.
Tengo nubarrones en la mente por el examen.
Imminent difficulties in a project.
I see clouded skies in the progress of our task.
Veo nubarrones en el avance de nuestra tarea.