"Ventisca" is a feminine noun.
/venˈtiska/
"Ventisca" refers to a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds, making visibility low and hazardous conditions, especially for travel. It can also imply a heavy precipitation of snow combined with strong winds. The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in meteorological reports, weather forecasts, and daily conversations about weather conditions during winter. Its usage frequency can be considered moderate; while not in everyday vocabulary for all speakers, those interested in weather patterns or living in snowy regions will likely encounter it more often.
The blizzard caused flights to be cancelled.
Durante la ventisca, es mejor quedarse en casa y no salir.
"Ventisca" is not particularly common in idiomatic expressions. However, it may be used metaphorically to describe challenging situations or overwhelming feelings akin to being caught in a storm. Here are some related examples and expressions:
He felt trapped in a blizzard of emotions after the news.
La discusión se convirtió en una ventisca de palabras, donde nadie podía entenderse.
The word "ventisca" comes from the Spanish term "viento," meaning "wind," combined with the suffix "-isca," which usually denotes something that is characterized by action or has a qualified nature. It highlights the quality of the winds related to a heavy snowstorm.
Synonyms: - Tormenta de nieve (snowstorm) - Tempestad (tempest)
Antonyms: - Despejado (clear) - Soleado (sunny)