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A word that can mean the measured duration of events, the state of the atmosphere, the speed of a musical piece, or a steady running speed.

Examples

  • Preciso ajustar o tempo para não me cansar.
    I need to adjust the pace so I don't get tired.
  • O tempo passa rápido quando estamos ocupados.
    Time passes quickly when we are busy.
  • Previsão do tempo indica sol amanhã.
    The weather forecast predicts sun tomorrow.
  • Ele mudou o tempo da canção para lento.
    He changed the tempo of the song to slow.
  • O maestro aumentou o tempo durante o concerto.
    The conductor increased the tempo during the concert.

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duração
época
clima
marcação
ciclo
horas
bpm
ritmo de corrida
andamento

Meanings

Time

noun
everyday
neutral
The measured duration in which events occur, marked by clocks or calendars.

Examples

  • O tempo passa rápido quando estamos ocupados.
    Time passes quickly when we are busy.
  • Ele não tem tempo para assistir ao filme.
    He doesn't have time to watch the movie.
  • Precisamos medir o tempo da corrida.
    We need to measure the time of the race.
  • O tempo de espera foi de duas horas.
    The time of waiting was two hours.
  • Qual é o tempo que falta para o almoço?
    What time is left until lunch?

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Weather

noun
weather
neutral
The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

Examples

  • O tempo está chuvoso hoje.
    The weather is rainy today.
  • Previsão do tempo indica sol amanhã.
    The weather forecast predicts sun tomorrow.
  • O tempo mudou de frio para quente rapidamente.
    The weather changed from cold to warm quickly.
  • Não saio de casa sem verificar o tempo.
    I never leave the house without checking the weather.
  • O tempo pode afetar a colheita.
    The weather can affect the harvest.

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Musical tempo

noun
music
neutral
The speed at which a piece of music is performed, indicated by beats per minute or descriptive terms.

Examples

  • O tempo da sinfonia é muito lento.
    The tempo of the symphony is very slow.
  • O maestro aumentou o tempo durante o concerto.
    The conductor increased the tempo during the concert.
  • Precisamos praticar o tempo antes da apresentação.
    We need to practice the tempo before the performance.
  • O tempo marcado é de 120 batidas por minuto.
    The marked tempo is 120 beats per minute.
  • Ele mudou o tempo da canção para lento.
    He changed the tempo of the song to slow.

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Running pace

noun
sport
neutral
A steady speed maintained during a training run, often used to build endurance.

Examples

  • Ele fez um tempo de 5 minutos por quilômetro.
    He did a pace of 5 minutes per kilometer.
  • O treinador recomenda um tempo mais rápido para melhorar a resistência.
    The coach recommends a faster pace to improve endurance.
  • Durante o treino, mantive o tempo constante.
    During the workout, I kept the pace constant.
  • Preciso ajustar o tempo para não me cansar.
    I need to adjust the pace so I don't get tired.
  • O tempo da corrida foi difícil de sustentar.
    The pace of the run was hard to sustain.

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Etymology

From Italian tempo, from Latin tempus ‘time’.

FAQ

What does tempo mean in Portuguese?

Tempo can refer to time, weather, musical speed, or a running pace.

How is tempo used to talk about the weather?

When discussing atmospheric conditions, tempo means the weather.

When I hear tempo in a music context, what is being described?

In music, tempo describes the speed at which a piece should be played.

What is a tempo run in training?

A tempo run is a sustained pace used to improve endurance.

Is tempo masculine or feminine in Portuguese?

Tempo is a masculine noun.

What is the plural of tempo?

The plural form is tempos.

Where does the word tempo come from?

Tempo comes from Italian, which borrowed it from Latin tempus meaning time.

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