cyclone

BrE /ˈsɪkləʊn/ AmE /ˈsɪkloʊn/

noun en → es

1 STORM [noun] B2

a violent storm with very strong winds that move round and round in a circle, especially over the sea

ciclón, huracán

Collocations cyclone warning · cyclone season

  • The cyclone caused widespread damage.

    El ciclón causó daños generalizados.

2 SCIENCE [noun] C1

a storm that forms over warm tropical waters and moves in a circular path, often causing great damage when it reaches land

tormenta ciclónica

Collocations cyclone track · cyclone activity

  • Scientists are studying the patterns of cyclones.

    Los científicos están estudiando los patrones de las tormentas ciclónicas.