How to Say "flurry" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “flurry” is “ráfaga” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a quick succession of things
Examples
Sintió una ráfaga de nostalgia al ver las fotos antiguas.
He felt a burst of nostalgia upon seeing the old photos.
El arma disparó una ráfaga de tres balas.
The weapon fired a burst of three bullets.
Hubo una ráfaga de preguntas después de la presentación.
There was a flurry of questions after the presentation.
Metaphorical Use
You can use this word for abstract things like 'fear' or 'laughter' to show they came on very suddenly and strongly.
Confusion with 'Ataque'
Mistake: “Tuve una ráfaga de pánico.”
Correction: While understandable, 'un ataque de pánico' is more common for medical/emotional states; use 'ráfaga' for shorter, more poetic 'flashes' of feeling.
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