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10 Language-to-English Dictionariestornade
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tornad
"La tornade a causé des destructions massives dans la région."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.
"The tornado touched down in the small town, causing extensive damage to homes and businesses." - 2
A violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.
"The meteorologist warned that a tornado was likely to form in the area due to the severe weather conditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'tornado' originates from the Spanish word 'tronada', meaning 'thunderstorm', which evolved in the late 16th century. It was influenced by the Latin 'tonare', meaning 'to thunder', reflecting the violent nature of these weather phenomena.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tornado" is said worldwide
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tornade
Transliteration: tornad
"La tornade a causé des destructions massives dans la région."
Tornado
Transliteration: Tornado
"Der Tornado hat viele Häuser in der Stadt zerstört."
tornado
Transliteration: tornado
"Il tornado ha colpito la città, lasciando dietro di sé una scia di distruzione."
tornado
Transliteration: tornado
"El tornado arrasó con todo a su paso."
tornado
Transliteration: tornado
"O tornado causou danos significativos na cidade."
बवंडर
Transliteration: bavandar
"बवंडर ने गांव में भारी तबाही मचाई।"
龙卷风
Transliteration: lóng juǎn fēng
"龙卷风在城镇造成了严重的破坏。"
토네이도
Transliteration: toneido
"토네이도가 마을을 강타했습니다."
竜巻
Transliteration: tatsumaki
"竜巻が町を襲いました。"
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