tempestade
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/tẽ.pesˈta.dʒi/
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A period of violent weather, or figuratively intense turmoil.
Examples
Ficamos em casa durante a tempestade.
We stayed home during the storm.
O barco voltou antes da tempestade.
The boat returned before the storm.
Depois de uma tempestade de críticas, ele mudou o plano.
After a storm of criticism, he changed the plan.
A tempestade derrubou várias árvores.
The storm knocked down several trees.
A tempestade começou à noite.
The storm began at night.
Meanings
Examples
A tempestade começou à noite.
The storm began at night.
Ficamos em casa durante a tempestade.
We stayed home during the storm.
A tempestade derrubou várias árvores.
The storm knocked down several trees.
O barco voltou antes da tempestade.
The boat returned before the storm.
Depois de uma tempestade de críticas, ele mudou o plano.
After a storm of criticism, he changed the plan.
Etymology
From Latin tempestas, weather or storm.
FAQ
What does tempestade mean?
A period of violent weather, or figuratively intense turmoil.
Is tempestade masculine or feminine?
It is feminine: a tempestade.
What is the plural of tempestade?
The plural is tempestades.
Can tempestade be figurative?
Yes. A tempestade de críticas is a flood of strong criticism.
How is tempestade pronounced?
The reference pronunciation is /tẽ.pesˈta.dʒi/.
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