Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Rain" in Portuguese: chuva
a chuva
Rain in Portuguese is a chuva, feminine. The verb is chover: Está chovendo means it is raining. Carry an umbrella with Leva um guarda-chuva se vier chuva.
Looking outside
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How to pronounce chuva
Say it
SHOO-vah
/ˈʃu.va/
SHOO-vah. Stress shoo. Ch sounds like English sh.
"Rain" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a chuva | rain The noun for rain. | The noun for rain. |
| chover | to rain Weather verb. | Weather verb. |
| está chovendo | it is raining Present continuous weather line. | Present continuous weather line. |
| chuva forte | heavy rain Stormy downpour. | Stormy downpour. |
| guarda-chuva | umbrella Literally rain-guard. | Literally rain-guard. |
How to use chuva in real life
- 1Looking outside
Que chuva forte! Vamos esperar um pouco.
What heavy rain! Let's wait a bit.
Chuva forte describes intensity.
- 2Forecast
Amanhã tem chuva de manhã na cidade.
Tomorrow there is morning rain in the city.
Tem chuva is a common forecast line.
- 3Leaving home
Leva o guarda-chuva. Pode cair chuva.
Take the umbrella. Rain might fall.
Cair chuva is another way to say rain may come.
Mistakes English speakers make with chuva
Incorrect: O chuva está forte.
Correct: A chuva está forte.
Chuva is feminine: a chuva.
Incorrect: Tem rain hoje.
Correct: Tem chuva hoje.
Use the Portuguese noun chuva, not English rain.
Good to know
Summer storms can arrive fast in many Brazilian cities, so people watch the sky and open apps for chuva. Guarda-chuva is the umbrella word; an impermeável is a raincoat.
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Caught without an umbrella downtown
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Essa chuva veio do nada!
This rain came out of nowhere!
You
Pois é. Minha blusa já está molhada da chuva.
Yeah. My shirt is already wet from the rain.
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Vamos entrar nessa cafeteria até a chuva passar.
Let's go into this café until the rain passes.
You
Perfeito. Odeio caminhar na chuva sem guarda-chuva.
Perfect. I hate walking in the rain without an umbrella.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rain" in Portuguese
How do I say it is raining?
Está chovendo. For heavier rain: Está caindo uma chuva forte.
Is chuva feminine?
Yes: a chuva, uma chuva rápida.
How do I say umbrella?
Guarda-chuva.
What is the verb for to rain?
Chover. Present continuous: está chovendo.
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