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windstorm

[/ˈwɪndstɔːrm/]
nounpl: windstorms
tempestade de vento
1. A violent storm characterized by strong winds, often without rain or with minimal precipitation
The windstorm knocked down several trees in the neighborhood.
A tempestade de vento derrubou várias árvores na vizinhança.
2. A severe atmospheric disturbance with destructive wind speeds
The windstorm caused significant damage to the buildings.
A tempestade de vento causou danos significativos aos edifícios.
Synonyms
galesqualldust stormsevere windwind gust
Antonyms
calmstillnesswindless day

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempestade de vento
Most common and standard term
General Brazilian
ventania
Colloquial and informal term
São Paulo
vendaval
Regional term for strong windstorm
Portugal
tempestade de vento
Standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
vendaval
Traditional and literary term

Related Idioms & Phrases

ride out the windstorm
caught in a windstorm
batten down the hatches before a windstorm
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