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    Ráfagas (en. Gusts)

    /ˈraf.a.ɣas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Currents of air or gusts of wind that are quick and intense.
    The gusts were so strong that the whistle of the wind could be heard.
    Las ráfagas estaban tan fuertes que se podía escuchar el silbido del viento.
    Blasts or winds that come and go at intervals.
    The gusts of wind made the leaves of the tree dance.
    Las ráfagas de viento hicieron que las hojas del árbol bailaran.
    Brief moments of intense action, such as rapid shots.
    The sound of the bursts of shots broke the silence of the night.
    El sonido de las ráfagas de disparos rompía el silencio de la noche.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish, related to 'to split' or 'to break', denoting a sudden movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gusts of wind
    Currents of air that appear and disappear quickly.
    ráfagas de viento
    bursts of shots
    A series of shots fired rapidly in succession.
    ráfagas de disparos
    bursts of laughter
    Brief moments of intense or spontaneous laughter.
    ráfagas de risa

    Related Words

    puff
    Movement of air that can be gentle or strong.
    soplo
    fire
    Concept of combustion that can produce bursts of flame.
    fuego
    noise
    Acoustic disturbance that can come from gusts of wind or shots.
    ruido

    Slang Meanings

    Intense moments of fun or partying.
    The party was filled with bursts of laughter and dancing until dawn.
    La fiesta estuvo llena de ráfagas de risa y baile hasta la madrugada.
    Sudden or unexpected actions.
    Bursts of impulsive decisions can lead to surprising outcomes.
    Las ráfagas de decisiones impulsivas pueden llevar a resultados sorpresivos.