What does remolino in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word remolino in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use remolino in Spanish.

The word remolino in Spanish means whirlwind, whirlpool, cowlick, disturbance, commotion. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word remolino

whirlwind

nombre masculino (aire: movimiento giratorio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El tornado empezó como un pequeño remolino.
The tornado began as a small whirlwind.

whirlpool

nombre masculino (agua: movimiento giratorio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El bote se dirigía hacia el remolino de manera inexorable.
The boat headed inexorably in the direction of the whirlpool.

cowlick

nombre masculino (retorcimiento de pelo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tenía un remolino que le costaba peinarse.
She had a cowlick that gave her trouble when combing.

disturbance, commotion

nombre masculino (desorden)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Se produjo un remolino entre los manifestantes cuando empezó la represión policial.
The police began clamping down, creating a disturbance among the protestors.

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