tormenta
fem.noun
1. storm
weather phenomenon with rain, wind, and sometimes lightning
Common combinations
- tormenta eléctrica — thunderstorm
- tormenta de verano — summer storm
- tormenta de nieve — snowstorm
- La tormenta empezó por la tarde.The storm started in the afternoon.
- El barco quedó atrapado en una fuerte tormenta.The boat was caught in a strong storm.
- Durante la tormenta cayó un rayo.Lightning struck during the storm.
2. turmoil, storm
situation of great agitation, conflict, or difficulty
Common combinations
- tormenta política — political turmoil
- tormenta emocional — emotional storm
- tormenta de protestas — storm of protests
- El país vive una tormenta política.The country is going through political turmoil.
- La noticia provocó una tormenta de protestas.The news caused a storm of protests.
- Después de la tormenta llegó la calma.After the storm came calm.
Same root
tormentosoatormentar
Phrases with this word
tormenta de ideasdespués de la tormenta viene la calma