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"Storm" in Portuguese: tempestade
a tempestade
A storm in Portuguese is a tempestade. News says tempestade forte, and people cancel plans when a tempestade rolls in.
Looking at the sky
Aquela nuvem preta traz tempestade cedo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce tempestade
Say it
tem-pes-TAH-jee
/tẽ.pes.ˈta.dʒi/
tem-pes-TAH-jee
"Storm" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a tempestade | the storm Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tempestade forte | strong storm Weather alerts. | Weather alerts. |
| depois da tempestade | after the storm Timing talk. | Timing talk. |
| tempestade de verão | summer storm Common in hot cities. | Common in hot cities. |
How to use tempestade in real life
- 1Looking at the sky
Aquela nuvem preta traz tempestade cedo.
That black cloud brings a storm soon.
Street forecast.
- 2Canceling a picnic
Vamos adiar: a tempestade vem aí.
Let's postpone: the storm is coming.
Plan change.
- 3News alert
A tempestade derrubou árvores na avenida.
The storm knocked down trees on the avenue.
Damage report.
Mistakes English speakers make with tempestade
Incorrect: Vem uma tormenta (Spanish default).
Correct: Vem uma tempestade.
Everyday Brazilian weather talk prefers tempestade.
Incorrect: O tempestade começou.
Correct: A tempestade começou.
Tempestade is feminine.
Good to know
Summer tempestades in Brazil can flood streets in minutes. Apps and TV warn with tempestade forte; locals often wait it out in a café rather than risk deep puddles.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to leave a café
ChatPal
Você ouviu? Vem tempestade.
Did you hear? A storm is coming.
You
Ouvi. Melhor esperar a tempestade passar.
I did. Better wait for the storm to pass.
ChatPal
Pedimos outro café até a tempestade ir embora.
We'll order another coffee until the storm goes away.
You
Fechado.
Deal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Storm" in Portuguese
Storm warning phrase?
Tempestade forte.
Gender?
Feminine—a tempestade.
After the storm?
Depois da tempestade.
Thunderstorm?
Often still tempestade; thunder is trovão.
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