tormenta
storm
The Spanish word 'tormenta' translates to 'storm' in English. It is often used to describe various types of bad weather condition characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Similar to English, it can also be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a tumultuous or chaotic situation.
Example sentences using: tormenta
La tormenta está llegando
The storm is coming
This phrase is typically used to express the arrival of a literal storm, but it can also be used figuratively, indicating an incoming problem or situation.
Tormenta en un vaso de agua
Storm in a glass of water
This is equal to the English idiom 'storm in a teacup', meaning a great commotion over an unimportant matter.
Esta noche habrá tormenta
There will be a storm tonight
Simple future sentence indicating weather forecast.
Hay una tormenta de ideas
There is a brainstorm
In this context, 'tormenta' is a part of 'tormenta de ideas', which is the equivalent of the term 'brainstorm' in English, referring to the generation of new ideas.
Nunca he visto una tormenta así
I have never seen a storm like this
A phrase someone can say expressing their surprise at the magnitude of a storm, possibly the fiercest they have ever witnessed.
Después de la tormenta, viene la calma
After the storm, calm comes
This is a popular saying in Spanish referring to the fact that after difficult times, better times will come.
La tormenta destruyó el pueblo
The storm destroyed the village
A phrase indicating the devastation caused by a strong storm. A typical news headline after a natural disaster.
Tormenta de arena
Sand storm
Refers to a meteorological phenomenon common in desert and semi-desert regions.
Tormenta eléctrica
Electrical storm
It's another term for thunderstorm, where the storm has thunder and lightning.
La tormenta pasó sin causar daños
The storm passed without causing damage
Statement indicating that, despite the occurrence of a storm, no serious damage was caused.