Meaning
whirlpool, vortex
- a whirling mass of water or air, such as an eddy or whirlwind
- a rapid, chaotic sequence of events or emotions
In a sentence
La barca è stata quasi risucchiata da un forte vortice.
The boat was almost sucked in by a strong whirlpool.
Dopo il successo improvviso, si è trovato in un vortice di impegni.
After the sudden success, he found himself in a whirlwind of commitments.
Non lasciarti trascinare da questo vortice di pensieri negativi.
Don't let yourself get dragged into this spiral of negative thoughts.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vortice | masculine · singular |
| vortici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used figuratively to describe being overwhelmed by chaotic events or strong emotions.
- Takes masculine modifiers: 'un vortice pericoloso', 'i vortici'.