Thunderstorm translation

[Nix]

What would be the correct translation for thunderstorm....

My try -> tormenta de trueno.

[atnbueno]

Close, but I don't know of a literal translation. I'd go with "Tormenta eléctrica".

[Nix]

Thanks, atnbueno, I'll use tormenta electrica.

[Joffre]

What would be the correct translation for thunderstorm....

My try -> tormenta de trueno.


Yo considero que la correcta Traduccion es :
I consider that the correct Translation is :

"TRONADA"

Tambien Podemos decir tambien "Un trueno Tormentoso"
Also,We can say "Un trueno Tormentoso"

[atnbueno]

You're right. "Tronada" is a perfect translation (It will be added to the DRAE next edition, 23rd). But I have to say I've never heard or used it.

[sosia]

I also never heard it. For me "tronada" es una persona loca :-) .
For me "Tormenta eléctrica" o "tormenta con aparato eléctrico" are more common to hear
Between kids "un tormentón" (a very big storm)

[Tomisimo]

atnbueno, how can you tell if something is going to be added to the DRAE? Just curious. :)