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unstable weather

[ˌʌnˈsteɪbəl ˈwɛðər]
noun phrase
tempo instável
1. Weather conditions that are unpredictable and subject to rapid changes, characterized by variable temperatures, erratic precipitation, and shifting wind patterns
The unstable weather made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
O tempo instável dificultou o planejamento do evento ao ar livre.
2. Atmospheric conditions prone to sudden shifts between different weather patterns
Unstable weather in spring often leads to severe thunderstorms.
O tempo instável na primavera frequentemente leva a tempestades severas.
Synonyms
changeable weathererratic weatherunpredictable weathervariable weatherunsettled weather
Antonyms
stable weathersettled weatherpredictable weathersteady weather

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo instável
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tempo inconstante
Alternative regional variant
São Paulo
tempo variável
Also used to describe changeable conditions
Portugal
tempo instável
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

the calm before the storm
when the weather turns
unpredictable as the weather
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