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gray sky

[ɡreɪ skaɪ]
nounpl: gray skies
céu cinzento
1. A sky with clouds that appears grayish in color, typically associated with overcast weather conditions
The gray sky suggested that rain was coming soon.
O céu cinzento sugeria que a chuva viria em breve.
2. Metaphorically, a situation or time period marked by sadness, gloom, or uncertainty
After the bad news, a gray sky seemed to follow her everywhere.
Depois das más notícias, um céu cinzento parecia segui-la por toda parte.
Synonyms
overcast skycloudy skydark skygloomy skydreary sky
Antonyms
blue skyclear skysunny skybright sky

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
céu cinzento
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
céu nublado
Alternative commonly used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
céu cinzento
Standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
céu cinzento
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

under gray skies
gray sky looming
every gray sky has a silver lining
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