No. 1,169 in Catalan
tempestes
"Tempestes" means "storms" in English.
In a sentence
Les tempestes d'estiu són freqüents aquesta zona.
Summer storms are frequent in this area.
Describes weather phenomena.
Tempestes d'idees són importants per a la creativitat.
Brainstorms are important for creativity.
Used metaphorically to describe brainstorming.
Les seves paraules van causar tempestes en la reunió.
His words caused uproar in the meeting.
Figurative usage to describe causing uproar or turmoil.
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