🇬🇧🇪🇸 hurricane - huracán : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "hurricane" ("huracán"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A hurricane is a powerful and dangerous storm that forms over warm ocean waters. It has extremely fast winds that spin in a circle, bringing heavy rain, big waves, and flooding. Hurricanes can cause a lot of damage, so people often prepare by staying indoors and securing their homes.
The toddler’s tantrum was like a category-five hurricane in the grocery store.
We tried to build a sandcastle, but a mini hurricane (aka my little brother) destroyed it.
Timmy tried to fly his kite during a hurricane and learned a valuable lesson: don't.
The hurricane roared louder than Grandpa's snoring.
After the sleepover, the living room looked like a hurricane of pillows, popcorn, and pajamas.
On the coast, a father hugged his small son as a hurricane curved the sea into a gray wall. The hurricane's winds pulled at the roof; rain lashed like fingers. Neighbors tied shutters while the family watched the hurricane as the hurricane swept past the bay. When the hurricane moved on, they stepped outside, shaken, holding each other.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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