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torrencial

torrential

adjective toh-rren-SYAHL Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Usage Note

Torrencial is used almost exclusively with lluvia — lluvia torrencial (torrential rain) — though it can describe any overwhelming, flood-like flow. It is invariable for gender (same form for masculine and feminine). The noun torrente shares the same root.

Examples

"Cayó una lluvia torrencial toda la noche."

Natural Translation

Torrential rain fell all night.

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