nounadjective

la corriente (fluidos)

current

Es el movimiento de algo, como agua o aire, en una dirección. También puede referirse al flujo de electricidad.

The word "corriente" in Spanish has several meanings. Primarily, it refers to a current, like an electric current or a flowing current of water. It can also mean something that is common, ordinary, or usual. In a different context, "corriente" may refer to a stream or a flow of movement, such as in discussions or trends. The word can be used both in technical contexts (like electricity) and in everyday language to describe the regular or typical state of things.

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Examples

El río tiene una corriente muy fuerte.noun

The river has a very strong current.

La corriente del mar puede ser peligrosa a veces.noun

The current of the sea can be dangerous at times.

La corriente del mar era peligrosa para nadar.noun

The current of the sea was dangerous for swimming.

La corriente de agua era muy fuerte en el lago.noun

The current in the water was very strong in the lake.

Las corrientes de los ríos influyen en la dirección de los barcos pequeños.noun

The currents of the rivers influence the direction of small boats.

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