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waterspout in Spanish

waterspout in Spanish is tifón, tromba — waterspout means a whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

waterspout in Spanish

tifón
noun
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
tromba
noun
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

What does "waterspout" mean?

  1. noun A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
  2. noun A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
  3. noun A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
  4. noun A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof; downspout; drainpipe.
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What is "waterspout" in Spanish?

"waterspout" in Spanish is tifón, tromba. waterspout means: A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

Are there other ways to say "waterspout" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "waterspout": tifón, tromba.

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