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storm
[/stɔːrm/]
noun/verb
feminine
pl: storms
tempestade
1.
A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong wind and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
A severe storm is expected tomorrow.
Espera-se uma tempestade severa amanhã.
2.
A tumultuous reaction or response to something
The announcement caused a storm of protest.
O anúncio causou uma tempestade de protestos.
3.
To move angrily or forcefully; to rush
She stormed out of the room.
Ela saiu da sala furiosamente.
4.
To attack forcefully or capture by assault
The troops stormed the fortress.
As tropas tomaram a fortaleza de assalto.
Synonyms
tempest
gale
downpour
squall
cyclone
Antonyms
calm
serenity
clear sky
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tempestade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tempestade
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
tempestade
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
tempestade
Standard term; may also use 'trovoada' for thunderstorm
Related Idioms & Phrases
a storm in a teacup - tempestade em copo de água (much fuss over something trivial)
to weather the storm - enfrentar a tempestade (to endure a difficult time)
calm before the storm - a calma antes da tempestade (peace before difficulty)
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