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burrascoso

/bur.raˈsko.zo/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,237

Meaning

stormy, turbulent

  • characterized by violent storms or rough seas
  • turbulent, stormy, or fraught with conflict (of relationships, meetings, periods)

In a sentence

La traversata in traghetto è stata difficile a causa del mare burrascoso.

The ferry crossing was difficult due to the stormy sea.

Dopo una riunione burrascosa, i soci non sono riusciti a trovare un accordo.

After a stormy meeting, the partners failed to reach an agreement.

Hanno deciso di separarsi dopo anni di convivenza burrascosa e conflittuale.

They decided to separate after years of a turbulent and conflicted life together.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
burrascosomasculine · singular
burrascosafeminine · singular
burrascosimasculine · plural
burrascosefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently used figuratively for heated arguments, relationships, or political meetings.

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