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    Torrente (en. Torrent)

    /toˈrente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Current of water that generally comes from rain or melting snow.
    The torrent swept away stones and logs in its path.
    El torrente arrastró piedras y troncos a su paso.
    Intense and abundant flow of some liquid.
    A torrent of lava erupted from the volcano.
    Un torrente de lava salió del volcán.
    In a figurative sense, it refers to an intense flow of emotions or thoughts.
    I felt a torrent of joy upon receiving the news.
    Sentía un torrente de alegría al recibir la noticia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'torrentem', which means 'to flow rapidly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    torrent of words
    A very fluid and agile speech.
    torrente de palabras
    torrent of emotions
    An overflow of feelings.
    torrente de emociones
    to be a torrent
    To be someone who acts in a very intense or rapid manner.
    ser un torrente

    Related Words

    storm
    Meteorological phenomenon characterized by strong winds, rain, and thunder.
    tormenta
    overflow
    Action or effect of overflowing; exceeding limits.
    desbordamiento
    flow
    Movement of a liquid.
    flujo

    Slang Meanings

    A person who talks nonstop.
    That guy is a torrent; he doesn't stop talking.
    Ese chico es un torrente, no deja de hablar.
    A very intense or chaotic situation.
    The party turned into a torrent of laughter and madness.
    La fiesta se volvió un torrente de risas y locura.