golpe de viento (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

/ˈɡol.pe de ˈbjento/

Translation options

• golpe: blow, hit, strike
• viento: wind

Meaning

The word combination "golpe de viento" translates to "gust of wind" in English. It refers to a sudden, strong and usually brief burst of wind.

This term is commonly used in both spoken and written Spanish, especially when describing weather conditions or incidents involving strong winds.

Examples

1. El picnic tuvo que cancelarse debido al fuerte golpe de viento.

2. The picnic had to be canceled due to a strong gust of wind.

3. De repente, un golpe de viento hizo que las ventanas temblaran.

4. Suddenly, a gust of wind made the windows shake.

Idiomatic expressions

"Dar un golpe de viento" is a common idiomatic expression in Spanish, which means to make a sudden change or movement.

Examples

1. Sus palabras me dieron un golpe de viento y cambié de opinión.

2. His words gave me a sudden change of heart, and I changed my mind.

3. La noticia me dio un golpe de viento y afectó mi estado de ánimo.

4. The news gave me an unexpected shock and affected my mood.

Etymology

• Golpe: From the Latin word "gloppus" which means a swelling, bump, or strike.
• Viento: From the Latin word "ventus" which means wind.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Ráfaga de viento: Gust of wind
• Vendaval: Gale, storm
• Antonyms:
• Calma: Calm
• Quietud: Stillness