What is the Spanish word for "whirlwind"?

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

English

whirlwind

Spanish

torbellino

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Alternative translations of "whirlwind"

remolino
tornado
ciclón
huracán

Examples of how to use "whirlwind" in Spanish

English
Her visit was a whirlwind of activity.
Spanish
Su visita fue una vorágine de actividad.
English
A whirlwind lifted leaves into the air.
Spanish
Un remolino levantó hojas en el aire.
English
Her visit felt like a whirlwind romance.
Spanish
Su visita se sintió como un romance de verano.
English
We watched a small whirlwind cross the field.
Spanish
Vimos un pequeño remolino cruzar el campo.
English
He entered the room in a whirlwind of energy.
Spanish
Entró en la habitación con un torbellino de energía.

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