bochorno

Spanish

Etymology

Inherited from Latin vulturnus (“east wind”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /boˈt͡ʃoɾno/ [boˈt͡ʃoɾ.no]
  • Rhymes: -oɾno
  • Syllabification: bo‧chor‧no

Noun

bochorno m (plural bochornos)

  1. (weather) hot summer wind
  2. (weather) suffocating heat; swelter
    Synonym: (Andalusia, Extremadura) flama
  3. blush (reddened face)
    Synonyms: sonrojo, rubor

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