tempestuoso
[tem-pes-tu-ˈo-zu]
adjectivemasculinepl: tempestuosos
tempestuous
1. Characterized by strong wind, storms, or turbulent weather
The tempestuous sea made navigation difficult.
O mar tempestuoso dificultava a navegação.
2. Characterized by conflict, strong emotions, or turbulence in relationships or situations
Their tempestuous relationship ended after five years.
O relacionamento tempestuoso deles terminou após cinco anos.
3. Characterized by passion, intensity, or volatility
She had a tempestuous personality that both attracted and repelled people.
Ela tinha uma personalidade tempestuosa que atraía e afastava as pessoas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
uma relação tempestuosa (a tempestuous relationship)
céus tempestuosos (tempestuous skies)
tempos tempestuosos (tempestuous times)
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