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chuva torrencial

[ˈʃu.vɐ to.rẽn.ˈsi.aw]
nounfemininepl: chuvas torrenciais
torrential rain
1. A heavy, violent, and continuous downpour of rain; rainfall of extreme intensity
The torrential rain caused flooding in the downtown area.
A chuva torrencial causou enchentes na área do centro.
2. A sudden and overwhelming rush or stream of water from the sky
We were caught in a torrential rain without an umbrella.
Fomos apanhados por uma chuva torrencial sem guarda-chuva.
NYC Slang
downpour
Synonyms
chuva fortechuva intensaaguaceirodilúviotemporalchuva pesada
Antonyms
garoachuviscochuva leve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chuva torrencial
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chuva torrencial
Common; often accompanied by 'dilúvio'
São Paulo
chuva torrencial
Standard; technical weather term
Portugal
chuva torrencial
Standard Portuguese usage; can also say 'dilúvio' or 'temporal'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cair uma chuva torrencial (a torrential rain falls/happens)
apanhado pela chuva torrencial (caught in torrential rain)
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