TopicTyphoon & storms
vendaval
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noun
a very strong wind, often near storm force
Common in typhoon forecasts for coastal areas.
Examples
O vendaval partiu árvores ao longo da costa.
Gale-force winds snapped trees along the shore.
Os barcos ficaram no porto durante o vendaval.
Boats stayed in harbor during the gale.
A previsão alerta para um vendaval durante a noite.
The forecast warns of a gale overnight.
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