squall

• Ráfaga de viento repentina y muy fuerte, a menudo acompañada de lluvia, nieve u otras precipitaciones.

A sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation.

1. Sudden violent windstormB2formal

   A sudden, strong, and often violent gust of wind, frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.

   Ráfaga violenta de viento

   • A sudden squall hit the coast, capsizing several small boats.
   • The sailors took down the sails as the squall approached.
   • The weather forecast warned of possible squalls in the afternoon.

   Sinónimosblastblowburstflurryguststormtempestwindstorm

2. Loud cry or screamB1informal

   A loud, harsh, and often sudden cry or scream, especially from a baby or child.

   Grito agudo

   • The baby let out a piercing squall when she dropped her toy.
   • A sudden squall from the toddler startled everyone in the room.
   • He heard a squall from the nursery and went to check on the child.

   Sinónimosbawlcryhowlscreamscreechshriekwailyell

• Verbo que significa llorar o gritar de forma fuerte y aguda; también se usa para describir el sonido del viento o un grito repentino y ruidoso de una persona.

A verb meaning to cry or scream loudly and harshly, often used to describe the sound of wind or a person's loud, sudden cry.

1. Cry or scream loudlyB2informal

   To make a sudden, loud, and high-pitched cry, often from pain, fear, or anger.

   Chillar o gritar fuertemente

   • The baby squalled all night because of a fever.
   • She squalled in terror when she saw the spider.
   • He squalled at the top of his lungs until someone came.

   Sinónimosbawlhowlscreamscreechshriekwailyelp

   Antónimosmumblemurmurmutterwhisper

2. Whine or complainB2informal

   To make high-pitched, whining noises, often in a complaining or demanding manner.

   Gimotear o quejarse

   • The child squalled for a new toy in the store.
   • Stop squalling about the homework and just do it.
   • He squalled that he didn't want to go to bed.

   Sinónimoscrygrizzlehowlshriekwailwhimperwhine

3. Blow suddenly (wind)C1formal

   To blow with a sudden, strong gust, typically referring to wind or a storm.

   Ráfaga repentina de viento

   • The wind squalled fiercely during the night.
   • A sudden gust squalled through the open window.
   • The storm squalled across the bay, rocking the boats.

   Sinónimosblastblustergust