How to Say "Vortex" in Spanish

vórtice

/ˈboɾtiθe/

The Spanish word for 'vortex' is vórtice.

vórtice refers to a whirlpool.

Meaning: whirlpool (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of vórtice is vórtices.

/ˈboɾtiθe/

The Spanish word vórtice is a doublet of vértice, which means 'vertex' or 'peak'. Both words share the same Latin root but diverged to describe different types of points or rotations.
In certain Spanish literary contexts, a 'vortex' of emotions can be described using the metaphor of a torbellino, which literally means 'little whirlwind'.
If you are describing a spinning movement in a more casual context, a Spaniard might use the verb girar rather than the technical vorticiar, which is rarely used as a verb.

En el centro del huracán, se formó un torbellino impresionante.
In the center of the hurricane, an impressive vortex formed.
El agua descendía en un remolino poderoso.
The water was descending in a powerful vortex.
El agua creó un fuerte vórtice en el desagüe.
The water created a strong vortex in the drain.
El barco fue succionado por el vórtice.
The boat was sucked into the vortex.
Se puede ver un pequeño vórtice en la taza.
You can see a small vortex in the cup.

Javier and Sofía are watching a video of a natural phenomenon.

Javier

Mira ese enorme vórtice en el océano.
Look at that huge vortex in the ocean.
Sofía

Es impresionante cómo gira el agua, Javier.
It is impressive how the water spins, Javier.
Javier

Parece muy peligroso para cualquier barco.
It looks very dangerous for any boat.
Sofía

Sí, es un vórtice muy poderoso.
Yes, it is a very powerful vortex.

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