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waterspout in Portuguese

waterspout in Portuguese is tromba-d'água, calha — waterspout means a whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

waterspout in Portuguese

tromba-d'água
noun
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
calha
noun
A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.

What does "waterspout" mean?

  1. noun A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
  2. noun A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
  3. noun A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
  4. noun A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof; downspout; drainpipe.
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What is "waterspout" in Portuguese?

"waterspout" in Portuguese is tromba-d'água, calha. waterspout means: A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

Are there other ways to say "waterspout" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "waterspout": tromba-d'água, calha.

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