Blowing a Gale
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Very windy.
刮大风。
Mucho viento, vendaval.
強風が吹いている。
바람이 매우 강하게 부는.
Strong, gale-force winds.
强烈的大风，达到暴风级别。
Vientos fuertes, con fuerza de vendaval.
暴風のような強い風。
강풍, 폭풍 수준의 바람.
Examples
- It's blowing a gale out there. 外面在刮大风。Fuera sopla un vendaval.外は暴風だ。밖에 폭풍처럼 바람이 분다.
- Wind's blowing a gale. 风刮得很猛。El viento sopla con fuerza de vendaval.風が暴風並みに吹いている。바람이 폭풍 수준이야.
Pronunciation
/ˈbləʊɪŋ ə ɡeɪl/
Usage Guide
Context: wind
Tone: descriptive
✓ Do Say
- Blowing a gale刮大风sopla un vendaval暴風が吹いている폭풍이 불고 있다
✗ Don't Say
- Very windy风很大的意思Mucho vientoとても風が強いこと바람이 매우 세다
Common Mistakes
- Nautical origin
Origin & History
Nautical term—gale-force winds.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
Blowing a galeBlowing a hoolie
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