No. 11,232 in Catalan
tifó
Typhoon: a tropical storm with strong winds.
In a sentence
El tifó ha causat greus danys a la costa.
The typhoon has caused severe damage to the coast.
Here, 'tifó' refers to a meteorological event, specifically a tropical storm or typhoon.
Un tifó és una tempesta tropical amb fortes pluges i vents.
A typhoon is a tropical storm with heavy rain and winds.
In this sentence, 'tifó' is used in a general descriptive context to define the term itself.
Els pescadors van preparar les seves embarcacions per al tifó.
The fishermen prepared their boats for the typhoon.
This usage of 'tifó' indicates an imminent storm, showcasing its implication on people's actions and preparations.
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