Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Weather" in Portuguese: tempo
o tempo
Note: forecast: a previsão do tempo
Weather in Portuguese is o tempo in everyday talk. Ask Como está o tempo? for How is the weather? A forecast is a previsão do tempo.
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How to pronounce tempo
Say it
TEM-poo
/ˈtẽ.pu/
TEM-poo. Stress tem. Same spelling as time, different contexts.
"Weather" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o tempo | weather / time Weather in climate talk; also means time. | Weather in climate talk; also means time. |
| Como está o tempo? | How is the weather? Default question. | Default question. |
| previsão do tempo | weather forecast Apps and TV news. | Apps and TV news. |
| tempo bom | nice weather Casual praise of the day. | Casual praise of the day. |
| tempo ruim | bad weather Rain, wind, or gloom. | Rain, wind, or gloom. |
How to use tempo in real life
- 1Morning chat
Como está o tempo aí na sua cidade?
How is the weather there in your city?
Aí helps when the other person is elsewhere.
- 2Checking plans
A previsão do tempo mostra chuva à tarde.
The weather forecast shows rain in the afternoon.
Previsão do tempo is the forecast phrase.
- 3Leaving home
O tempo está ótimo para caminhar.
The weather is great for walking.
Tempo + estar describes current conditions.
Mistakes English speakers make with tempo
Incorrect: Como está o weather?
Correct: Como está o tempo?
Use tempo for weather in this question.
Incorrect: A tempo está frio.
Correct: O tempo está frio.
Tempo is masculine: o tempo.
Good to know
Tempo also means time, so context matters: tempo livre is free time, while Como está o tempo? is weather. Brazilians check a previsão before beach days and weekend trips constantly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Changing weekend plans because of rain
ChatPal
Você viu o tempo? Acho que vai chover.
Did you see the weather? I think it will rain.
You
Vi. O tempo muda rápido nesta época.
I did. The weather changes fast this time of year.
ChatPal
Então a gente troca a praia por cinema se o tempo piorar.
Then we switch the beach for a movie if the weather gets worse.
You
Fechado. Me manda a previsão do tempo de novo à tarde.
Deal. Send me the weather forecast again in the afternoon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weather" in Portuguese
How do I ask about the weather?
Como está o tempo? or Qual é a previsão do tempo?
Does tempo also mean time?
Yes. Context tells weather from clock time. Hora is clearer for clock time.
How do I say nice weather?
Tempo bom or Está um dia lindo.
Is tempo masculine?
Yes: o tempo, um tempo estranho.
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