ráfaga

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Spanish

Etymology

Unknown, cognate to Catalan ràfega.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrafaɡa/
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  • Rhymes: -afaɡa
  • Syllabification: rá‧fa‧ga

Noun

ráfaga f (plural ráfagas)

  1. sudden gust (of wind)
    Synonym: racha
  2. burst or volley of gunfire
  3. cloud
  4. sudden flash (of light)
  5. sudden flurry (of snow)

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