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hurricane in Portuguese

hurricane in Portuguese is furacão — hurricane means a powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.

hurricane in Portuguese

furacão
noun

What does "hurricane" mean?

  1. noun A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
    "Strong winds from the hurricane tore roofs off houses along the shore."
  2. noun Any sudden, overwhelming rush of activity, emotion, or force.
    "The new manager walked into a hurricane of emails on her first morning."
  3. noun A sweet rum-based cocktail typically made with passion fruit and lemon juice.
    "Would you like a hurricane or a plain lemonade with your meal?"
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hurricane in a sentence

  • Strong winds from the hurricane tore roofs off houses along the shore.
  • The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane.
  • The new manager walked into a hurricane of emails on her first morning.
  • A hurricane of emotions swept over him as the train pulled in.

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What is "hurricane" in Portuguese?
"hurricane" in Portuguese is furacão. hurricane means: A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
How do you use "hurricane" in a sentence?
Example: "Strong winds from the hurricane tore roofs off houses along the shore." In Portuguese, "hurricane" is furacão.
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