whirlwind
nounmasculineliterário/tuɾβiˈʎɐ̃w̃/low
tur·bi·lhão
Definition
A column of air moving rapidly around and around; a vortex. Figuratively, a tumultuous, rapidly developing situation.
A whirlwind formed over the desert.
Their romance was a whirlwind of passion and drama.
Common collocations
whirlwind romanceemotional whirlwinddust whirlwind
Etymology
Do latim 'turbellio, turbellionis', diminutivo de 'turbo' (redemoinho, confusão).