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    Vórtice (en. Vortex)

    /ˈbortiθe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Area where the flow of a fluid spins concentrically, forming a whirlpool.
    The vortex in the water became visible when we dropped a heavy object.
    El vórtice en el agua se hizo visible cuando arrojamos un objeto pesado.
    Physical phenomenon in which air or water moves in a spiral.
    A vortex can cause strong currents in a river.
    Un vórtice puede causar fuertes corrientes en un río.
    In meteorology, it refers to an atmospheric system that generates turbulent movements.
    The hurricane originated in a tropical vortex.
    El huracán se originó en un vórtice tropical.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vortex', meaning 'whirlpool' or 'twist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    time vortex
    Chaotic or confusing situation in time and space.
    vórtice del tiempo
    emotional vortex
    State in which emotions seem to swirl and spiral out of control.
    vórtice emocional

    Related Words

    vorticity
    Property of a flow that describes the tendency of particles to spin.
    vorticidad
    whirlpool
    Turbulent movement of water or air in a spiral form.
    remolino

    Slang Meanings

    Situation that drains your energy.
    Being in a work vortex that never ends.
    Estar en un vórtice de trabajo que nunca termina.
    Confusion or chaos at an event.
    The party turned into a vortex of madness.
    La fiesta se convirtió en un vórtice de locura.