Gales Meaning in English
word · lemma: gale
ˈɡeɪɫz
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ɡˈeɪlz
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Definição
Strong winds, usually much stronger than a breeze, often used to describe powerful weather at sea or on the coast.
Uso & Nuances
'Gales' is formal and most often used in weather reports or nautical contexts. It refers specifically to wind speeds from about 34 to 47 knots (moderate to strong, but not hurricane-force). Common phrases: 'gale-force winds.' Do not confuse with 'gusts' (short, sudden bursts).
Spanish: vendavales - ráfagas de viento fuertePortuguese (BR): ventanias - vendavaisPortuguese (PT): ventanias - vendavaisChinese (Simplified): 大风 - 强风Chinese (Traditional): 大風 - 強風Hindi: तीव्र आंधियाँ - तेज़ हवाएँArabic: عواصف قوية - رياح شديدةBengali: প্রবল ঝড় - প্রবল বাতাসRussian: шквалы - сильные ветрыJapanese: 強風Vietnamese: gió mạnhKorean: 강풍Turkish: fırtına - şiddetli rüzgarlarUrdu: تیز ہوائیں - آندھیاںIndonesian: angin kencang - badai (angin)
Frases de Exemplo
There were strong gales last night.
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The ship struggled against the gales at sea.
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Many trees fell during the gales.
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Weather reports warned of severe gales along the coast.
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We cancelled our sailing trip because gales were expected.
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You could hear the gales howling outside all night long.
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