Sudestada refers to a powerful meteorological phenomenon, a southeasterly storm that brings strong winds and heavy rain, particularly affecting the Río de la Plata region in South America.
In Gustavo Cerati's song, the word is not just a title but a metaphor for an intense emotional or internal upheaval. It evokes a sense of dramatic change and the powerful, almost overwhelming, forces at play within the song's narrative, making it a unique and evocative choice.