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foul weather

[/faʊl ˈwɛðər/]
noun phrase
mau tempo
1. stormy, rough, or bad weather conditions characterized by rain, wind, or other severe atmospheric phenomena
The captain decided to postpone the voyage due to foul weather.
O capitão decidiu adiar a viagem devido ao mau tempo.
2. conditions unsuitable for outdoor activities or travel
Foul weather kept us indoors for the entire weekend.
O mau tempo nos manteve dentro de casa durante todo o fim de semana.
Synonyms
bad weatherrough weatherinclement weatherstormy weatheradverse weather
Antonyms
fair weathergood weatherclear skiespleasant weather

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mau tempo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
mau tempo
standard usage, sometimes 'tempo ruim'
São Paulo
mau tempo
standard usage
Portugal
mau tempo
standard usage, also 'tempo miserável' or 'tempo adverso'

Related Idioms & Phrases

fair-weather friend (contrasting concept)
weather the storm
in all weathers
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