Tempestuoso (en. Stormy)

/tempes'twoso/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to something that is tumultuous or turbulent.
The weather suddenly turned tempestuous.
El clima se volvió tempestuoso de repente.
Describing intense behavior or emotions.
They had a tempestuous relationship full of ups and downs.
Tuvieron una relación tempestuosa llena de altibajos.
Associated with a violent or unstable nature.
The tempestuous waters were not safe for navigation.
Las aguas tempestuosas no eran seguras para navegar.

Etymology

From Latin 'tempestuōsus', which means 'relating to the storm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stormy relationships
Relationships characterized by frequent conflicts and intense emotions.
relaciones tempestuosas
stormy sea
Agitated, violent sea that presents dangers for navigation.
mar tempestuoso
stormy night
Night characterized by storms and great atmospheric disturbance.
noche tempestuosa

Related Words

storm
Violent meteorological phenomenon with strong winds and rain.
tempestad
storm
Intense atmospheric disturbance that produces rain, winds, and sometimes snow.
tormenta
agitation
State of emotional or physical instability.
agitación

Slang Meanings

Used to describe an intense and problematic love situation.
Their relationship is as tempestuous as a summer storm.
Su relación es tan tempestuosa como una tormenta de verano.
Denote chaos or disorder in a situation.
The meeting was so tempestuous that we couldn't reach an agreement.
La reunión fue tan tempestuosa que no logramos llegar a un acuerdo.