vortex
BrE /ˈvɔːtəks/ AmE /ˈvɔrtɛks/
noun en → es
a region in a fluid or gas where the flow of material forms a whirling, circular movement around an area of low pressure
vórtice
- a vortex of something
Collocations vortex of air · vortex of water
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The tornado created a powerful vortex.
El tornado creó un poderoso vórtice.
a situation or process that is difficult to escape from, especially one involving a lot of problems and difficulties
vórtice, espiral negativa
- be caught in/to a vortex
Collocations vortex of debt · vortex of violence
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She was trapped in the financial vortex.
Ella quedó atrapada en el vórtice financiero.