What is the Spanish word for "hurricane"?

Learn how to say "hurricane" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hurricane

Spanish

huracán

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Examples of how to use "hurricane" in Spanish

English
A powerful hurricane is approaching the coast.
Spanish
Un huracán poderoso se acerca a la costa.
English
The hurricane damaged many houses near the coast.
Spanish
El huracán dañó muchas casas cerca de la costa.
English
Forecasters warned everyone about the approaching hurricane.
Spanish
Los pronosticadores advirtieron a todos sobre el huracán que se acercaba.
English
We prepared supplies before the hurricane arrived.
Spanish
Preparamos suministros antes de que llegara el huracán.
English
A hurricane can cause severe flooding in towns.
Spanish
Un huracán puede causar inundaciones severas en los pueblos.

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