torrent

BrE /ˈtɒrənt/ AmE /ˈtɔːrənt/

noun en → es

1 WATER FLOW [singular] B1

a very fast-flowing stream of water, especially one that suddenly appears after heavy rain or snowmelt

tormenta de agua, riachuelo fuerte

  • a torrent of water

Collocations torrent of rain · torrent of water

  • A torrent of water rushed down the hillside.

    Una tormenta de agua se precipitó por la colina.

2 ABUNDANCE [singular] B2

an extremely large amount or number of something, especially when it is coming in very quickly and continuously

abundancia, cantidad enorme

  • a torrent of words/speech

Collocations torrent of words · torrent of ideas

  • She was overwhelmed by a torrent of questions.

    Estaba abrumada por una avalancha de preguntas.