tempestade
storm / tempest
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/tẽ.pɨʃ.ˈta.dɨ/
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Cultural Note
'Depois da tempestade vem a bonança' (after the storm comes fair weather) is a beloved Portuguese proverb about resilience and hope. Atlantic storms can be fierce along Portugal's coast, especially in winter, generating the giant waves that Nazaré is famous for.
📝 Example Sentences
Houve uma tempestade forte ontem à noite.
There was a strong storm last night.
O voo foi cancelado por causa da tempestade.
The flight was canceled because of the storm.
Depois da tempestade vem a bonança.
After the storm comes the calm.