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bad weather
[/bæd ˈwɛðər/]
noun
mau tempo
1.
atmospheric conditions that are unpleasant, dangerous, or unfavorable, such as rain, storms, wind, or snow
We couldn't go to the beach because of bad weather.
Não pudemos ir à praia por causa do mau tempo.
2.
unfavorable or adverse conditions
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
O voo foi atrasado devido ao mau tempo.
Synonyms
inclement weather
foul weather
stormy weather
poor weather conditions
Antonyms
good weather
fair weather
fine weather
pleasant weather
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mau tempo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
mau tempo / tempo ruim
both expressions used interchangeably
São Paulo
mau tempo
standard usage
Portugal
mau tempo
standard and formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the weather - not feeling well
come rain or shine - regardless of weather conditions
every cloud has a silver lining - even bad situations have positive aspects
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