supercélula
/supeɾθelula/from spelling rules
The English phrase "supercell" is translated into Spanish as supercélula.
Meaning: severe thunderstorm (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun supercélula is feminine and is used with the feminine article la to mean "the supercell". The plural form is supercélulas.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾθelula/
Did you know?
- If you are watching weather reports in Latin America, you might hear the term supercelda used instead of supercélula, depending on the specific regional preference of the meteorologist.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word supercélula may be confused with biological terms used in medicine, as the word célula is the standard term for a biological 'cell'.
- Spanish speakers use the word super as a prefix for intensity, but in casual speech, súper is also used as a standalone adverb meaning 'very' or 'great'.
Examples in context
- Hoy se prevé la formación de una supercélula en la región central del país.Today, the formation of a supercell is expected in the central region of the country.
- La supercélula causó daños en la ciudad.The supercell caused damage in the city.
- Vimos una supercélula en el radar.We saw a supercell on the radar.
- Esa supercélula es muy peligrosa.That supercell is very dangerous.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are watching a weather report on TV.
- SofíaMira, el meteorólogo dice que viene una supercélula.Look, the meteorologist says a supercell is coming.
- Mateo¿Crees que llegue hasta nuestra ciudad, Sofía?Do you think it will reach our city, Sofía?
- SofíaParece que sí, Mateo. Debemos entrar a casa.It seems so, Mateo. We should go inside.
- MateoTienes razón, busquemos refugio rápido.You're right, let's find shelter quickly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
