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tempestade

[tem.pes.TA.de]
nounfemininepl: tempestades
storm
1. A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong wind and usually rain, thunder, or lightning
The tempest brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region.
A tempestade trouxe chuva pesada e ventos fortes para a região.
2. A tumultuous or turbulent situation; turmoil or upheaval
The political scandal created a tempest in the government.
O escândalo político criou uma tempestade no governo.
3. A violent outburst of emotion or behavior
She had a tempestade of anger when she heard the news.
Ela teve uma tempestade de raiva quando ouviu a notícia.
Synonyms
tempestadetempestuosachuvaventaniatemporaltrovoadatormenta
Antonyms
calmatranquilidadebonançaserenidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempestade
Standard usage; also commonly 'temporal' or 'chuva'
Rio de Janeiro
tempestade
Standard usage
São Paulo
tempestade
Standard usage; 'pancada' used colloquially for sudden rain
Portugal
tempestade
Standard usage; 'tormenta' also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

tempestade numa xícara de chá (storm in a teacup - much ado about nothing)
enfrentar a tempestade (to weather the storm)
acalmar a tempestade (to calm the storm)
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