sky

[/skaɪ/]

nounmasculinepl: skies

céu

1. The expanse of space that appears above the earth

The sky is blue today.

O céu está azul hoje.

2. The upper atmosphere or heaven

Birds fly high in the sky.

Os pássaros voam alto no céu.

3. Weather conditions or climate

Clear skies are expected tomorrow.

Céus claros são esperados amanhã.

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General Brazilian

céu

Most common usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

céu

Standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

céu

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

céu

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

reach for the sky - aim high, have ambitions

pie in the sky - something promised but unlikely to happen

clear skies ahead - good things coming in the future

head in the clouds/sky - daydreaming or not paying attention

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