Translation
hurricane
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Word origin
From Taino hurakán, the name of a storm god, borrowed into Spanish from the Caribbean. English 'hurricane' comes from the same Spanish source.
- Origin
- Taino
- Root
- hurakán
- English cognates
- hurricane
Grammar
Examples
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The hurricane destroyed many houses on the coast.
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A very strong hurricane is approaching the island.
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Be careful, the hurricane will arrive tonight!
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The hurricane's winds reached two hundred kilometres per hour.
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After the hurricane, the city was left without power.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 41, lesson 12: huracán, monitor, vagón and 7 more words.