chuva pesada

[ˈʃu.vɐ pɛˈsa.dɐ]

nounfemininepl: chuvas pesadas

heavy rain

1. Precipitation characterized by large amounts of water falling rapidly from clouds, typically reducing visibility and causing potential flooding or disruptions

Heavy rain caused flooding in the downtown area.

A chuva pesada causou alagamentos na área do centro.

2. Rain with high intensity measured in millimeters per hour

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow afternoon.

A previsão do tempo prevê chuva pesada amanhã à tarde.

NYC Slang

downpour

Synonyms

chuva forte chuvarada temporal dilúvio aguaceiro toró

Antonyms

chuva leve garoa chuvisco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

chuva pesada

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

chuva pesada/toró

Toró commonly used for intense downpours

São Paulo

chuva pesada/chuvarada

Chuvarada also widely used

Portugal

chuva pesada/chuva forte

Both terms used; aguaceiro for sudden heavy rain

Related Idioms & Phrases

cair uma chuva pesada (it's pouring)

não sair nem para chuva pesada (not going out even in heavy rain - staying put)

sob chuva pesada (in heavy rain)

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