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variable weather

[ˈvɛriəbəl ˈwɛðər]
noun phrase
tempo variável
1. Weather that changes frequently and unpredictably, with shifting conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and cloud cover
We experienced variable weather throughout the week, with sunny mornings and rainy afternoons.
Experimentamos tempo variável durante toda a semana, com manhãs ensolaradas e tardes chuvosas.
2. Meteorological conditions characterized by inconsistency and lack of stability
The forecast warns of variable weather this weekend.
A previsão avisa sobre tempo variável neste fim de semana.
Synonyms
changeable weatherunsettled weatherunstable weathererratic weather
Antonyms
stable weathersettled weatherconsistent weathersteady weather

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo variável
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tempo instável
alternative common phrasing
Portugal
tempo variável
standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
tempo variável/inconstante
both forms used interchangeably

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