tormentas
/toɾmentas/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "storms" is tormentas.
In Mexico, you can use tormenta eléctrica specifically to refer to an electrical storm or thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is tormenta, and the plural form is tormentas.
How do you pronounce it?
/toɾmentas/
Did you know?
- The word tormenta shares a common linguistic ancestor with the English word 'torment'. Both words stem from the idea of intense, painful, or turbulent experiences, whether physical or emotional.
- Spanish has a unique word, tromba, specifically for a waterspout or a violent windstorm that resembles a trunk, which is distinct from the general tormenta.
- Depending on the region, tempestad is used as a more dramatic or literary version of tormenta, often appearing in classical Spanish plays to signal a turning point in the plot.
Examples in context
- Los huracanes son tormentas violentas.Hurricanes are violent storms.This sentence uses tormentas to describe hurricanes.Tatoeba #1432053 by Shishir, translation #939708 by CM
- Dios me protege de las tormentas y del viento.God protects me from winds and storms.This sentence uses tormentas in a religious context regarding protection from wind and storms.Tatoeba #1754648 by marcelostockle, translation #2961291 by mervert1
- Hubo muchas tormentas de nieve el último invierno.There were many snow storms last winter.This sentence uses tormentas to describe snow storms during winter.Tatoeba #1349414 by marcelostockle, translation #682080 by Source_VOA
- La tormenta fue muy intensaThe storm was very intense
- El temporal causó destrozos en la costaThe storm caused destruction on the coast
- Un torbellino se formó cerca del puebloA whirlwind formed near the town
- Salgamos antes de que llegue el chubascoLet's leave before the storm arrives
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking out the window at the dark sky.
- Javier¿Ves esas nubes oscuras?Do you see those dark clouds?
- ElenaSí, espero que no vengan tormentas fuertes.Yes, I hope there aren't any strong storms.
- JavierLas tormentas siempre asustan a mi perro.The storms always scare my dog.
- ElenaEs normal, yo también tengo miedo.It is normal, I am afraid too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
