noun/verbmasculine (noun form)pl: thunders
trovão
1. The loud sound that follows a lightning flash during a thunderstorm
The thunder was so loud it shook the windows.
O trovão era tão alto que sacudiu as janelas.
2. A deep, loud sound resembling thunder
The thunder of the waterfall echoed through the canyon.
O trovão da cascata ecoava pelo cânion.
3. (verb) To make a loud, deep sound
The drums thundered throughout the concert hall.
Os tambores trovejaram por toda a sala de concertos.
4. (verb) To speak loudly and forcefully
The coach thundered his disapproval at the team.
O técnico trovejou sua desaprovação para o time.
Related Idioms & Phrases
thunder and lightning - a sudden, dramatic event
thundering silence - an eerie, profound quiet
steal someone's thunder - to take credit for someone else's achievement
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