What is the Spanish word for "whirlpool"?

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

English

whirlpool

Spanish

remolino

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Alternative translations of "whirlpool"

torbellino
carrusel
vórtice
espiral

Examples of how to use "whirlpool" in Spanish

English
A powerful whirlpool formed in the river.
Spanish
Se formó un remolino poderoso en el río.
English
We watched the whirlpool in the river.
Spanish
Observamos el remolino en el río.
English
A small whirlpool formed near the rocks.
Spanish
Se formó un pequeño remolino cerca de las rocas.
English
The boat spun around the whirlpool slowly.
Spanish
El barco giraba lentamente alrededor del remolino.
English
She pointed at the whirlpool with concern.
Spanish
Ella señaló el remolino con preocupación.

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