eddy

a small circle of water that moves around and around in a river or stream, caused by an obstacle such as a rock

corriente en espiral, remolino

Collocations eddy in the river

• The fish were swimming against an eddy.

  Los peces nadaban contra una corriente en espiral.

a small circle of air that moves around and around, often caused by a building or other obstacle

corriente de aire en espiral

Collocations eddy in the air

• The helicopter was hovering over an eddy.

  El helicóptero estaba sobrevolando una corriente de aire en espiral.

to move in a circle or to and fro, often because of an obstacle such as a rock or building

moverse en círculos, dar vueltas

Collocations eddy around

• The smoke eddied around the room.

  El humo daba vueltas en la habitación.