vendaval

/vẽ.daˈvaw/

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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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