Thunder from Down Under
The phrase "thunder down under" in Spanish is Thunder from Down Under.
In Spanish, this specific English name is used to identify the famous Australian dance group.
Did you know?
- The word trueno, which is the Spanish translation for 'thunder', is also used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a very loud, sudden, and startling noise or a person with a booming voice.
- If you were to describe the dancers' location using Spanish instead of the English name, you would use the phrase en el sur or del hemisferio sur to capture the 'down under' sentiment.
- When writing about this troupe in a Spanish publication, journalists often keep the English name in italics to signal it is a foreign proper noun.
Examples in context
- Vi un espectáculo de Thunder from Down Under.I saw a Thunder from Down Under show.
- ¿Te gusta el grupo Thunder from Down Under?Do you like the group Thunder from Down Under?
- Ellos son los bailarines de Thunder from Down Under.They are the dancers from Thunder from Down Under.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing which show to watch during their vacation.
- MateoElena, ¿has oído hablar de Thunder from Down Under?Elena, have you heard of Thunder from Down Under?
- ElenaSí, son bailarines australianos, ¿verdad?Yes, they are Australian dancers, right?
- MateoExacto, quiero comprar entradas para el show.Exactly, I want to buy tickets for the show.
- ElenaMe parece una idea genial, vamos.That sounds like a great idea, let's go.
