mau clima

[mau ˈklimɐ]

noun phrasemasculinepl: maus climas

bad weather / bad atmosphere

1. Unfavorable meteorological conditions

We canceled the picnic due to bad weather.

Cancelamos o piquenique por causa do mau clima.

2. Hostile or tense atmosphere in a social or professional environment

There's bad atmosphere in the office after the argument.

Há um mau clima no escritório depois da discussão.

NYC Slang

bad vibes / rough atmosphere

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

mau clima

Common usage for both weather and social atmosphere

Rio de Janeiro

mau clima

Frequently used colloquially for social tension

São Paulo

mau clima

Standard usage in business and professional contexts

Portugal

mau tempo / mau clima

Mau tempo more common for weather; mau clima for atmosphere

estar com mau clima

criar um mau clima

limpar o mau clima

melhorar o clima

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