whirlwind

a very strong storm with fast, circular winds

tormenta en espiral, tornado, huracán

Collocations whirlwind of leaves

• A whirlwind swept through the town.

  Un tornado barró la ciudad.

a period of time when there is a lot of activity or excitement, often with many different things happening very quickly and in a short space of time

torbellino (de actividad), apuro, revuelo

Collocations whirlwind tour

• They had a whirlwind romance.

  Tuvieron un romance apasionado y rápido.

a dance in which people turn around very quickly, often holding each other's hands or arms

baile en espiral, danza de vuelta rápida

Collocations whirlwind dance

• The children were dancing in a whirlwind.

  Los niños estaban bailando en un torbellino.

used to describe something that happens very quickly and with great force, like a whirlwind

tormenta de emociones, revuelo, alboroto

Collocations whirlwind of emotions

• The news caused a whirlwind of activity.

  Las noticias causaron un revuelo de actividad.