Arctic

[ˈɑːrktɪk]
adjective/noun
Ártico
1. Relating to or denoting the region around the North Pole
The Arctic region is covered with ice and snow.
A região Ártica é coberta de gelo e neve.
2. Extremely cold; frigid
Arctic temperatures made it impossible to go outside.
As temperaturas árticas tornaram impossível sair de casa.
3. The Arctic Ocean and the surrounding lands and islands
Scientists study climate change in the Arctic.
Cientistas estudam mudanças climáticas no Ártico.
The term 'Arctic' is widely used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese in scientific, educational, and environmental contexts. In Brazil, there is growing interest in Arctic climate research and its global impact. The word maintains its formal register and is commonly used in discussions about climate change and indigenous peoples of the North.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
frigidicyfreezingpolarboreal
Antonyms / Antônimos
tropicaltemperatewarmequatorial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
Ártico
Standard term used in education and media
Portugal
Ártico
Identical usage; formal and scientific contexts
Brazil - Colloquial
friozão ártico
Slang expression for extremely cold weather

Related Words

Antarcticapermafrostice shelfpolar beartundraaurora borealis

Related Idioms & Phrases

Arctic blast - a sudden arrival of extremely cold air
Arctic conditions - extremely harsh and cold weather
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