Bora Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɔɹə

BAWR-uh

UK

bˈɔːɹɐ

BAWR-uh

Definition

'Bora' commonly refers to a strong, cold wind in the Adriatic region, especially in Croatia and Italy. In Brazilian and European Portuguese, 'bora' is slang for 'let's go!' or 'come on!'.

Usage & Nuances

As a wind, 'bora' is a technical, geographic term. In Portuguese slang, 'bora' is very informal, often used with friends or family instead of 'let's go'. Don't confuse the two uses—context is key.

• Spanish: bora (viento) - bora (tipo de viento fuerte)
• Portuguese (BR): bóra (vento) - bora (gíria: vamos)
• Portuguese (PT): bora (vento) - bora (gíria: vamos)
• Chinese (Simplified): 博拉风 (强风) - bora（青春俚语“走吧”）
• Chinese (Traditional): 博拉風 (強風) - bora（年輕人口語“走吧”）
• Hindi: बोरा (तेज़ ठंडी हवा) - बोरा (अनौपचारिक: चलो)
• Arabic: بورا (رياح قوية) - بورا (عامية: هيا بنا)
• Bengali: বোরা (ঠান্ডা বাতাস) - চল (informal, স্থানান্তরের জন্য)
• Russian: бора (ветер) - пойдём (разг., слэнг)
• Japanese: ボーラ（風） - 行こう（スラング）
• Vietnamese: gió bora - đi thôi (từ lóng)
• Korean: 보라(바람) - 가자 (속어)
• Turkish: bora (rüzgâr) - hadi (argo, 'haydi gidelim')
• Urdu: بورا (ہوائیں) - چلو (سلیگ، حرکت/جانے کے لئے)
• Indonesian: angin bora - ayo (slang, untuk mengajak pergi)

Example Sentences

The bora can make the sea very rough in winter.

basic

Let's bora to the park after lunch!

basic

Have you ever experienced the bora in Croatia?

basic

It’s freezing out—must be the bora blowing through again.

natural

Hey, bora grab some coffee before class?

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When my friends say 'let’s bora,' I know it’s time to head out.

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