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stormy sky

[ˈstɔːrmi skaɪ]
noun phrasepl: stormy skies
céu tempestuoso
1. A sky filled with dark clouds, rain, wind, and often thunder and lightning; the appearance of the sky during a storm or threatening storm conditions
The stormy sky warned us that a hurricane was approaching.
O céu tempestuoso nos avisou que um furacão estava se aproximando.
2. Figuratively, a period of turmoil, conflict, or difficulty
Their relationship weathered many a stormy sky before they found peace.
Seu relacionamento enfrentou muitos períodos tempestuosos antes de encontrar paz.
Synonyms
dark skythreatening skyominous skyturbulent skyovercast sky
Antonyms
clear skyblue skycloudless skysunny skyfair sky

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
céu tempestuoso
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
céu nublado de tempestade
More descriptive variation
São Paulo
céu tempestuoso
Standard usage
Portugal
céu tempestuoso
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

storm brewing
calm before the storm
ride out the storm
weather the storm
under a cloud
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