tormenta
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “tormenta” mean in English?
the storm
the storm (fem)
Example sentences
Hay una tormenta fuerte esta noche.
There's a strong storm tonight.
Después de la tormenta, sale el sol.
After the storm, the sun comes out.
La tormenta nos asustó.
The storm scared us.
How to use it
Tormenta means 'storm'. Feminine: la tormenta. Includes thunderstorms (with truenos and rayos). Distinct from temporal (longer-lasting weather event) and tempestad (poetic / strong word for storm).
Common mistake
Use tormenta for thunderstorms; the related tempestad is a stronger / more literary word. For long weather events use temporal.