huracán

huracán/u.ɾaˈkan/

noun

a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific

ciclón tropical del Atlántico o Pacífico oriental

Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.

Las categorías 1–5 miden viento y riesgo de daño.

Examples

01
El huracán tocó tierra cerca de la ciudad a medianoche.
The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.
02
Los residentes se prepararon para el huracán comprando víveres.
Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.
03
Un huracán puede destruir techos e inundar calles.
A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.

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