La tormenta
Example: La tormenta fuerte causó cortes de luz en la ciudad.
Definition
"La tormenta" refers to a severe weather condition characterized by heavy rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. It can cause damage and disruptions, such as power outages, as in the example phrase where the strong storm caused citywide blackouts.
Etymology
The word "la tormenta" comes from the Latin 'tormenta,' plural of 'tormentum,' meaning an instrument of twisting or torment. Over time, it evolved to describe violent atmospheric disturbances. Did you know? The term captures the chaotic nature of storms, much like the original sense of twisting or torment.
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"La tormenta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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