Tornado (en. Tornado)

/torˈnaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Atmospheric phenomenon that manifests as a column of intensely rotating air.

The tornado swept through the town, leaving destruction in its wake.

El tornado arrasó el pueblo, dejando a su paso destrucción.

Extremely strong and destructive wind that can cause significant damage.

A tornado warning was issued for the region due to adverse weather conditions.

Se emitió una alerta de tornado para la región debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas.

From the Spanish 'tronada', which means 'thunder' or 'burst', related to violent storms.

whirlwind of ideas

Situation where many ideas are generated quickly.

tornado de ideas

whirlwind of emotions

Chaotic or intense emotional state.

tornado de emociones

to create a tornado

To act in an uncontrolled or rapid manner.

hacer un tornado

hurricane

Broader meteorological phenomenon that can include cyclones and storms.

huracán

cyclone

Low-pressure system that produces strong winds and can induce tornadoes.

ciclón

To cause havoc or disorder.

After the party, the place looked like a tornado.

Después de la fiesta, el lugar parecía un tornado.

A person who acts chaotically.

He is a tornado at work, always full of energy.

Él es un tornado en el trabajo, siempre está lleno de energía.