Thunderstorms Meaning in English

word · lemma: thunderstorm

US

ˈθəndɝˌstɔɹmz

THUN-der-stormz

UK

θˈʌndəstˌɔːmz

THUN-duh-stawmz

Definición

Thunderstorms are storms with thunder and lightning, often bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

Uso & Matices

Usually refers to intense, short-duration weather with thunder, lightning, and rain. Plural form 'thunderstorms' emphasizes multiple occurrences. Common collocations: 'severe thunderstorms', 'forecast calls for thunderstorms', 'afraid of thunderstorms'. Not used for small rains or snow storms.

• Spanish: tormentas eléctricas - tormentas (con truenos y relámpagos)
• Portuguese (BR): tempestades - tempestades com trovão
• Portuguese (PT): trovoadas - tempestades (com trovão e relâmpago)
• Chinese (Simplified): 雷暴
• Chinese (Traditional): 雷暴
• Hindi: गर्जन-तूफ़ान
• Arabic: عواصف رعدية
• Bengali: বজ্রঝড়
• Russian: гроза
• Japanese: 雷雨
• Vietnamese: dông bão - giông bão
• Korean: 뇌우
• Turkish: gök gürültülü fırtına
• Urdu: گرج چمک کے طوفان
• Indonesian: badai petir

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon.

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Some animals are afraid of thunderstorms.

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Thunderstorms usually bring heavy rain and strong winds.

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I love watching thunderstorms from my window.

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The camping trip was almost canceled because of thunderstorms.

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Summer evenings here are famous for sudden thunderstorms.

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