Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Cloud" in Portuguese: nuvem
a nuvem
Cloud in Portuguese is a nuvem. Say tem nuvem for there is a cloud, and as nuvens when the sky is covered. Weather apps and chats use nuvem constantly.
Checking the sky
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How to pronounce nuvem
Say it
NOO-veng
/ˈnu.vẽ/
NOO-veng. Final m nasalizes the e; plural nuvens is NOO-vengs.
"Cloud" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a nuvem | the cloud Standard weather word. | Standard weather word. |
| as nuvens | the clouds Plural; often for an overcast sky. | Plural; often for an overcast sky. |
| nuvem de chuva | rain cloud When rain is coming. | When rain is coming. |
| sem nuvem | cloudless Clear-sky talk. | Clear-sky talk. |
How to use nuvem in real life
- 1Checking the sky
Olha aquela nuvem cinza sobre a praia.
Look at that gray cloud over the beach.
Aquela nuvem points to one cloud.
- 2Weather forecast
Amanhã vai ter muita nuvem no Rio.
Tomorrow there will be a lot of cloud in Rio.
Muita nuvem is natural forecast speech.
- 3Flight view
O avião passou por uma nuvem branca.
The plane went through a white cloud.
Uma nuvem for a single cloud.
Mistakes English speakers make with nuvem
Incorrect: O nuvem está preto.
Correct: A nuvem está preta. / As nuvens estão pretas.
Nuvem is feminine: a nuvem, as nuvens.
Incorrect: Tem un cloud no céu.
Correct: Tem uma nuvem no céu.
Use nuvem, not English cloud.
Good to know
Brazilians watch the sky closely before beach days and churrasco. Nuvem shows up in forecasts, WhatsApp weather photos, and soft poetry about cloudy afternoons in São Paulo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to go to the beach
ChatPal
Você viu a nuvem escura lá no horizonte?
Did you see the dark cloud on the horizon?
You
Vi. Essa nuvem parece chuva forte.
I did. That cloud looks like heavy rain.
ChatPal
Então vamos esperar meia hora.
Then let's wait half an hour.
You
Se a nuvem passar, a gente vai.
If the cloud passes, we'll go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cloud" in Portuguese
How do I say cloud?
A nuvem.
What is the plural?
As nuvens.
Gender?
Feminine: a nuvem.
Cloudless?
Sem nuvem or céu limpo.
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