Meaning
gust; burst
- sudden gust or blast (of wind)
- burst or rapid volley (of gunfire)
- barrage or flurry (of questions, insults, criticisms)
In a sentence
Un'improvvisa raffica di vento ha spalancato le finestre del soggiorno.
A sudden gust of wind blew open the living room windows.
Il giornalista ha rivolto una raffica di domande insistenti al portavoce.
The journalist fired a barrage of persistent questions at the spokesperson.
L'ombrello non ha resistito alle violente raffiche della tempesta.
The umbrella did not withstand the violent gusts of the storm.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| raffica | feminine · singular |
| raffiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used metaphorically for a rapid succession of words, questions, or accusations.