chuva intensa

[ˈʃu.vɐ ĩ.ˈtɛn.sɐ]

nounfemininepl: chuvas intensas

heavy rain; intense rain; downpour

1. A large amount of rainfall occurring over a short period of time; precipitation characterized by high volume and strong force

The heavy rain caused flooding in the streets.

A chuva intensa causou enchentes nas ruas.

2. Meteorological condition with precipitation exceeding normal levels, often associated with storms or weather systems

We had to cancel the outdoor event due to intense rain.

Tivemos que cancelar o evento ao ar livre por causa da chuva intensa.

NYC Slang

downpour; heavy rain

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

chuva intensa

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

chuva torrencial; aguaceiro

More common in local speech during rainy season

São Paulo

chuva forte; chuva intensa

Both terms are equally used

Portugal

chuva intensa; chuva forte

Standard usage, sometimes 'temporal' for storm-related rains

chuva intensa desaba

com a chuva intensa

durante a chuva intensa

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