Portuguese · Nature & Environment
Nuvem
[/ˈnuvẽj/]
Cloud
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.
Massa visível de vapor de água condensado flutuando na atmosfera.
Example
Há muitas nuvens no céu hoje.
There are many clouds in the sky today.
Etymology
The term 'Nuvem' comes from the Latin 'nubes', which has consistently referred to the visible vapor in the sky. This connection has persisted in its meaning across languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nuvem' is typically used in both informal speech and formal writing related to weather and nature, showing minimal regional differences.
Literary Heritage
In poetry and lyrics, 'nuvem' is often used to symbolize dreams and imagination, found in the works of various Brazilian writers.