No. 11,381 in Catalan
tòrrid
Very hot or scorching.
In a sentence
Durant l'estiu, el clima és tòrrid i fa molta calor.
During the summer, the climate is torrid and very hot.
Here, 'tòrrid' describes the climate as excessively hot, emphasizing the intensity of the heat.
La novel·la té un ritme tòrrid que enganxa el lector des del principi.
The novel has a torrid pace that grabs the reader from the start.
In this context, 'tòrrid' metaphorically describes the pace of the novel as intense and captivating.
Ells van viure un romanç tòrrid durant la seva estada a París.
They experienced a torrid romance during their stay in Paris.
Here, 'tòrrid' refers to a passionately intense and fervent romance, highlighting its emotional and dramatic qualities.
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