Torrentes (en. Torrents)

/toˈrentes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fast-flowing water currents, especially during storms.

The torrents swept away everything in their path during the flood.

Los torrentes arrastraron todo a su paso durante la inundación.

A large amount of something that presents itself violently or intensely.

The torrents of information on social media can be overwhelming.

Los torrentes de información en las redes sociales pueden ser abrumadores.

From the Latin 'torrens', meaning 'flowing', related to 'torreo', which indicates a rapid movement.

torrential rain

Very intense rains that can cause flooding.

torrentes de lluvia

torrents of emotions

Feelings that manifest in an intense and overwhelming manner.

torrentes de emociones

storm

Atmospheric phenomenon characterized by strong winds and intense rains.

tormenta

flood

Excessive accumulation of water in an area that is normally dry.

inundación

Fast flows of information.

After the news, there were torrents on social media.

Después de la noticia, hubo torrentes en las redes sociales.