The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in its dictionary, defines gale as a very strong wind. Wind is called, however, the air current that is generated naturally in the atmosphere.
Differences in temperature and pressure, to name a few possibilities, can produce wind. If the wind reaches a considerable intensity, it can be called a gale. For example: “Last night’s gale caused two trees to fall in San Mateo Park”, “What a gale! Please close the window, the papers I have on the table are flying”, “According to the meteorologists, the typical gale at this time would arrive tomorrow”.
If we focus on the field of navigation, a gale is called the wind that, due to its strength, makes it essential to hold on to the sails and hold on to the larger ones. Ventarrón is an archaeological site located in the district of Pomalca, in the department of Lambayeque (Peru). It is a temple discovered in 2007 that would be about 4,500 years old. This complex is the oldest testimony of a civilization that developed on the north coast of the current Peruvian territory. Archaeologists say that it stands out for its sophistication. Finally, “Ventarrón” is the title of a tango released in 1933. The lyrics of this song were written by José Horacio Staffolani, while the music was composed by Pedro Maffia. Among those who played “Ventarrón” are figures such as Carlos Gardel and Roberto Goyeneche.
