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/ˈʃuvɐ/
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Water falling from clouds in drops.
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Examples

  • A chuva começou de manhã.
    The rain started in the morning.
  • As chuvas fortes fecharam a estrada.
    The heavy rains closed the road.
  • Depois da chuva, saiu o sol.
    After the rain, the sun came out.
  • Ouço a chuva na janela.
    I can hear the rain on the window.
  • Ficámos em casa por causa da chuva.
    We stayed home because of the rain.

Similar words

aguaceiro

Meanings

Falling water

noun
weather
neutral
Drops of water that fall from clouds to the ground.

Examples

  • A chuva começou de manhã.
    The rain started in the morning.
  • Ficámos em casa por causa da chuva.
    We stayed home because of the rain.
  • Ouço a chuva na janela.
    I can hear the rain on the window.
  • Depois da chuva, saiu o sol.
    After the rain, the sun came out.
  • As chuvas fortes fecharam a estrada.
    The heavy rains closed the road.

Similar words

aguaceiro

Etymology

From Latin pluvia, “rain”.

FAQ

What does chuva mean?

Water falling from clouds in drops.

Is chuva masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine noun.

What is the plural of chuva?

The plural is chuvas.

Can chuva be used in the plural?

Yes. Chuvas can refer to repeated or heavy periods of rain.

How is chuva pronounced?

It is pronounced /ˈʃuvɐ/.

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