hurricane

• Tormenta tropical de gran escala con vientos muy fuertes y lluvias intensas, que se forma sobre océanos cálidos, especialmente en el Atlántico y el Pacífico nororiental.

A large, powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

1. Tropical cycloneB1formalscientific

   A large, powerful storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

   Huracán

   • The hurricane caused widespread damage along the coast.
   • Meteorologists are tracking the hurricane's path.
   • Residents were evacuated before the hurricane made landfall.

   Sinónimoscyclonetyphoon

2. Something destructive or chaoticB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that is extremely violent, chaotic, or overwhelming.

   Huracán (sentido figurado)

   • The political scandal was a hurricane of accusations and denials.
   • Her emotions were a hurricane after hearing the news.
   • The stock market experienced a hurricane of selling activity.

   Sinónimoschaosmaelstromstormtempestturmoilupheavalwhirlwind

   Antónimoscalmorderpeaceserenitytranquility