torrente
“torrente” means “torrent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
torrent
Also: mountain stream
📝 In Action
El agua del torrente bajaba con mucha fuerza.
A2The water from the stream was coming down with a lot of force.
Tras la lluvia, el torrente se desbordó.
B1After the rain, the mountain stream overflowed.
Los excursionistas cruzaron un pequeño torrente en el bosque.
B2The hikers crossed a small stream in the forest.
flood, rush
Also: stream
📝 In Action
Sintió un torrente de emociones al ver a su familia.
B1He felt a flood of emotions upon seeing his family.
Las medicinas entran directamente en el torrente sanguíneo.
B2The medicines enter directly into the bloodstream.
Ella soltó un torrente de palabras sin dejarme hablar.
C1She let out a rush of words without letting me speak.
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Quick Quiz: torrente
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Which of these would you find in a human body?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'torrens', which means 'burning' or 'boiling,' but later came to describe rushing water that 'boils' over.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'torrente' the same as 'río'?
Not exactly. A 'río' (river) is usually permanent and flows more steadily. A 'torrente' is often steeper, faster, and sometimes only has water after it rains heavily.
Can I use 'torrente' for data or internet downloads?
In a technical sense, yes, though the English word 'torrent' is often used directly in tech contexts. In Spanish, you would more likely hear 'descarga' for the file, but 'torrente' works for the concept of a flow of data.
Why does 'torrencial' come from this word?
Because 'torrencial' describes rain that falls so hard it creates 'torrentes' (streams) in the streets or mountains.