Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Thunder" in Portuguese: trovão
o trovão
Thunder in Portuguese is o trovão. After a flash you may hear Que trovão! while o raio is lightning and o relâmpago is the flash.
Night storm
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How to pronounce trovão
Say it
tro-VOWNG
/tɾo.ˈvɐ̃w̃/
tro-VOWNG
"Thunder" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o trovão | thunder The sound. | The sound. |
| Que trovão! | What a thunderclap! Startled reaction. | Startled reaction. |
| trovoada | thunderstorm Storm system. | Storm system. |
| trovejar | to thunder Related verb. | Related verb. |
How to use trovão in real life
- 1Night storm
Esse trovão acordou o bebê.
That thunder woke the baby.
Loud clap.
- 2Forecast chat
Vem trovão depois das cinco.
Thunder is coming after five.
Timing.
- 3Dog fear
Meu cão treme com cada trovão.
My dog shakes with every thunderclap.
Pet anxiety.
Mistakes English speakers make with trovão
Incorrect: O thunder está alto.
Correct: O trovão está alto.
Use trovão.
Incorrect: O raio (meaning the rumble).
Correct: O trovão.
Raio is lightning; trovão is thunder.
Good to know
Summer afternoons in many Brazilian cities bring quick trovoadas. People pause outdoor churrasco when trovão gets close, then restart when the sky clears.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Storm rolling over a picnic
ChatPal
Ouviu aquele trovão? Longe ainda.
Hear that thunder? Still far.
You
Ouvi. Se o trovão chegar perto, a gente corre.
I heard. If the thunder gets close, we run.
ChatPal
Já estou fechando a cesta.
I'm already closing the basket.
You
Boa. Vamos.
Good. Let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thunder" in Portuguese
Thunder?
O trovão.
Thunderstorm?
Trovoada.
Lightning vs thunder?
Raio/relâmpago vs trovão.
What a clap!
Que trovão!
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