This is the 8592nd most frequent Spanish word.
storm
The Spanish word for "storm" is "tormenta," and it means a violent atmospheric disturbance with strong winds, rain, thunder, or lightning.
The word 'tormenta' is used as a noun here referring to a natural weather phenomenon of strong winds, rain, or other conditions.
Una tormenta está llegando, debemos preparar nuestras casas.
A storm is approaching, we must prepare our houses.
In this sentence, the word 'tormenta' metaphorically represents strong and turbulent emotional experiences.
La tormenta emocional que sintió fue como un huracán en su mente.
The emotional storm he felt was like a hurricane in his mind.
Here, 'tormenta' is used figuratively to describe the overwhelming and powerful movement or behavior of the crowd, likened to a storm.