torbellino

Definitions of torbellino
  1. noun
    a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
    synonyms: olla, remolino, vorágine, vértigo, vórtice
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    type of:
    corriente
    a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
  2. noun
    an alert and energetic person
    synonyms: abeja, danzante, rayo
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    type of:
    factor, hacedor
    a person who acts and gets things done
  3. noun
    a cloud of dust suspended in the air
    synonyms: polvareda
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    type of:
    nube
    any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
  4. noun
    a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
    synonyms: remolino, tromba, vórtice
  5. noun
    a confused multitude of things
    synonyms: confusión, mezcla confusa, mezcolanza, revoltijo, revoltillo
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