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having a quality that is not satisfying

ruim, insatisfatório

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

tempo

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

desastre natural, catástrofe natural

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds.

tempestade, tormenta

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

trovoada, estrondo

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

relâmpago, raio

a very powerful wind

vento forte, tempestade

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

furacão, ciclone

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

tornado

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

onda de calor, verão quente

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempestade de neve, nevasca

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

inundação, flood

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

tsunami

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

a long period of time when there is not much raining

seca, falta de chuva

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

deslizamento de terra, deslizamento