furacão

furacão/fu.ɾaˈkɐ̃w/

noun

a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific

ciclone tropical do Atlântico ou Pacífico oriental

Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.

As categorias 1–5 medem vento e risco de dano.

Examples

01
O furacão atingiu a costa perto da cidade à meia-noite.
The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.
02
Os moradores se prepararam para o furacão comprando suprimentos.
Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.
03
Um furacão pode destruir telhados e inundar ruas.
A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.

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