torbellino
torbellino
torbellino(
tohr
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beh
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yee
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (swirl)
Un torbellino avanzaba hacia la costa.A whirlwind was moving closer to the coast.
b. dust cloud (of dust)
El 4×4 tuvo que pararse en medio del desierto por culpa de un torbellino.The 4×4 had to stop in the middle of the desert because of a dust cloud.
2. (figurative) (intense emotions)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
3. (figurative) (restless person)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. whirlwind
Este chico es un torbellino y no puede estarse quieto mucho tiempo.This kid is a whirlwind who can't stay still for a long time.
b. bundle of energy
Mi hermano pequeño es un torbellino y deja la casa hecha un desastre.My little brother is a bundle of energy who turns the house into a mess.
torbellinoNoun
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (remolino; de aire)
a. whirlwind
2. (de agua)
a. whirlpool
3. (de polvo)
a. dustcloud
4. (de actividad, emociones)
a. whirlwind
5. (persona inquieta)
a. whirlwind
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