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erratic weather

[ɪˈrætɪk ˈwɛðər]
noun phrase
tempo imprevisível
1. weather that is unpredictable, inconsistent, and does not follow normal patterns; sudden and unexpected changes in atmospheric conditions
The erratic weather this spring has made it difficult for farmers to plan their planting schedule.
O tempo imprevisível desta primavera tem dificultado o planejamento do calendário de plantio dos agricultores.
2. meteorological conditions characterized by irregularity and lack of consistency
Erratic weather patterns have been linked to climate change in recent studies.
Padrões de tempo errático foram relacionados às mudanças climáticas em estudos recentes.
NYC Slang
crazy weather / wild weather
Synonyms
unpredictable weatherunstable weatherinconsistent weathervariable weatherchangeable weather
Antonyms
stable weatherpredictable weatherconsistent weatherregular weather

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo imprevisível
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
tempo maluco
informal/colloquial usage
São Paulo
tempo instável
commonly used in weather forecasts
Portugal
tempo inconstante
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

weather the storm
under the weather
fair-weather friend
come rain or shine
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