What is the Spanish word for "rainstorm"?

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

English

rainstorm

Spanish

tormenta

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Alternative translations of "rainstorm"

chaparrón

Examples of how to use "rainstorm" in Spanish

English
A heavy rainstorm flooded the streets.
Spanish
Una fuerte tormenta inundó las calles.
English
A sudden rainstorm soaked our clothes quickly.
Spanish
Una tormenta repentina empapó nuestra ropa rápidamente.
English
We waited inside during the heavy rainstorm.
Spanish
Esperamos adentro durante la fuerte tormenta.
English
The rainstorm knocked down several small branches.
Spanish
La tormenta derribó varias ramas pequeñas.
English
Listen to the rainstorm on the roof.
Spanish
Escucha la tormenta en el techo.

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