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It most likely comes from the Spanish word tronadameaning "thunderstorm" and the word tornar meaning "to turn."

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What language did the word tornado come from?

The word tornado is of Spanish origin; and is a combination of "Tronada" (thunderstorm) and "Tornar" (to turn)


What culture does the word tornado come from?

The word tornado comes from the Spanish word "tronada" meaning "thunderstorm" and tornar meaning "to turn".


What country did the word tornado come from?

The word "tornado" is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "tornar," meaning "to turn" or "to twist." This was then adapted into "tornada" and eventually evolved into "tornado" in English.


Why did people name tornadoes tornado?

The word tornado is believed to come the Spanish words "tronada" meaning "thunderstorm" and "tornar" meaning "to turn."


Is tornado Spanish?

Yes. The word 'tornado' is originally Spanish.


What two Spanish words does 'tornado' come from?

It comes from the one word, "tornar," which means "to turn."


Where does a tornado come most?

tornado alley


Which country does the word tornado come from?

It likely cannot be traced back to a single country. It is known that the word originates from the Spanish language.


How many syllables are in the word tornado?

The word tornado has three syllables.


What is a 7 letter word for a violent storm?

Tornado.


When was the tornado named tornado?

The first documented use of the word "tornado" was in 1556.


What vocabulary word describes a tornado?

The vocabulary word that describes a tornado is "whirlwind" or "twister."