tormenta
Definition
A violent storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.
Figuratively, a state of great commotion, turmoil, or emotional distress.
Examples
La tormenta convirtió nuestra barbacoa en un spa al aire libre para sapos.
The storm turned our barbecue into an open-air spa for frogs.
Durante la tormenta, mi vecino gritaba al cielo como si pudiera negociar con los truenos.
During the storm, my neighbor yelled at the sky as if he could haggle with the thunder.
Predijeron tormenta, pero salí sin paraguas; ahora parezco un gato rescatado de una fuente.
They predicted a storm, but I went out without an umbrella; now I look like a cat rescued from a fountain.
En la tormenta de ideas en la reunión, solo se oyó el trueno de mi jefe despidiéndonos temprano.
In the storm of ideas at the meeting, the only thunder heard was my boss dismissing us early.