chuva
rain
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃu.vɐ/
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Cultural Note
Northern Portugal (especially the Minho region and Porto) is notably rainy, while the south (Algarve) is much drier. The word 'guarda-chuva' (rain guard) literally describes what an umbrella does.
📝 Example Sentences
A chuva não parou o dia todo.
The rain didn't stop all day.
Gosto de caminhar à chuva contigo.
I like walking in the rain with you.
Leva um guarda-chuva, vai chover.
Take an umbrella, it's going to rain.