Tormes (en. Tormes)

/ˈtormes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Body of freshwater that flows through a channel.
The Tormes river crosses several provinces of Spain.
El río Tormes atraviesa varias provincias de España.
Part of important ecosystems and landscapes.
The banks of the Tormes are ideal for walking.
Las riberas del Tormes son ideales para pasear.
Known for its history and tradition.
The Tormes plays an important role in the history of Salamanca.
El Tormes tiene un papel importante en la historia de Salamanca.

Etymology

The name 'Tormes' comes from the Latin 'Tormesus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Going down the Tormes
To go in the direction of the Tormes river.
Bajar por el Tormes
Crossing the Tormes
To pass from one side to the other of the Tormes river.
Cruzar el Tormes
Watching the waters of the Tormes
To reflect or contemplate quietly.
Mirar las aguas del Tormes

Related Words

waters
Body of water in liquid state.
aguas
river
Natural flow of water that flows.
río
basin
Land area where rainwater drains into a river.
cuenca

Slang Meanings

Thin as a thread.
After the diet, he is so tormes that he looks like a toothpick.
Después de la dieta, está tan tormes que parece un palillo.
Slow or boring.
The show was so tormes that I fell asleep.
El espectáculo fue tan tormes que me quedé dormido.