How to Say "hurricane" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hurricane” is “huracán” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA2
A massive, swirling tropical storm
Examples
El huracán se acerca a la costa de México.
The hurricane is approaching the coast of Mexico.
Durante el huracán, el viento era muy fuerte.
During the hurricane, the wind was very strong.
Always Masculine
This word is a 'boy-word' (masculine). Always use 'el' or 'un' with it, even though it describes a storm (la tormenta).
The Accent Mark
Notice the little tilt over the last 'a'. This tells you to put extra stress on the final syllable when you say it: oo-ra-KAHN.
Confusing with any storm
Mistake: “Using 'huracán' for a simple rainstorm.”
Correction: Only use 'huracán' for specific, massive tropical systems. For a normal storm, use 'tormenta'.
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