pluviometer

[/ˌpluːviˈɒmɪtər/]
nounmasculinepl: pluviometers
pluviômetro
1. An instrument for measuring the quantity of rainfall or precipitation
The meteorologist installed a pluviometer in the garden to record daily rainfall amounts.
O meteorologista instalou um pluviômetro no jardim para registrar as quantidades diárias de chuva.
2. A rain gauge used in meteorological stations for scientific observation
The pluviometer showed that the region received 150mm of rain last month.
O pluviômetro mostrou que a região recebeu 150mm de chuva no mês passado.
The pluviometer is essential equipment in Brazil's meteorological institutes and agricultural research centers, particularly important given Brazil's diverse climate zones and critical rainfall patterns for agriculture and water management. Used extensively by INMET (Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia) and similar institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rain gaugeprecipitation gaugeudometerombrometer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pluviômetro
Standard term used in meteorological and scientific contexts
São Paulo
pluviômetro
Commonly used in weather services and environmental monitoring
Portugal
pluviómetro
European Portuguese spelling variant
General usage
medidor de chuva
More colloquial, descriptive alternative in Portuguese

Related Words

precipitationrainfallmeteorologyweather stationhydrometerbarometer

Related Idioms & Phrases

to measure precipitation
rainfall data collection
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