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tormenta

[tor-MEN-tuh]
nounfemininepl: tormentas
storm
1. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong wind and usually rain, thunder, or lightning
The tormenta knocked out power lines across the city.
A tormenta derrubou linhas de energia em toda a cidade.
2. a severe or tumultuous situation; turmoil or distress
The scandal created a political tormenta.
O escândalo criou uma tormenta política.
3. a violent outburst of emotion or activity
A tormenta of criticism followed the announcement.
Uma tormenta de críticas seguiu o anúncio.
Synonyms
tempestadevendavaltrovoadatemporal
Antonyms
calmariabonançasossego

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tormenta/tempestade
both are commonly used; tempestade is slightly more frequent
Portugal
tormenta
standard usage, often interchangeable with tempestade
Spain (Spanish cognate)
tormenta
identical word with same meaning in Spanish

Related Idioms & Phrases

una tormenta en un vaso de agua (a storm in a teacup - a minor problem blown out of proportion)
após a tormenta vem a bonança (after the storm comes calm)
tormenta de areia (sandstorm)
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