Cyclone vs Hurricane vs Storm vs Tempest vs Typhoon

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Cyclone

Top 3000 (comum)

Hurricane

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Storm

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Tempest

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)B1noun

Typhoon

Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Mais comum: Storm
 CycloneHurricaneStormTempestTyphoon
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SignificadoUma tempestade forte com ventos giratórios.A strong storm with rotating winds.Uma tempestade forte e destrutiva com ventos muito altos e chuva forte.A strong and damaging storm with very high winds and heavy rain.Um vento forte e chuva pesada.A strong wind and heavy rain.uma tempestade violenta, muitas vezes com ventos fortesa violent storm, often with strong windsUma tempestade forte com ventos muito rápidos que se forma sobre águas quentes do oceano.A strong storm with very fast winds that forms over warm ocean water.
ExemploThe cyclone damaged many homes along the coast.The hurricane caused massive destruction along the coast.The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses near the coast.The tempest raged outside, shaking the windows with its ferocity.The typhoon caused significant damage to the coastal towns.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 3000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Nível CEFR-B1A2B1-
Classe gramaticalnounnounnoun
Colocaçõestropical cyclone, severe cyclone, cyclone warning, cyclone season, cyclone damagemajor, powerful, hit something, strike (something), come, force, warning, damage, in a/​the hurricane, the eye of the hurricanebad, big, devastating, be in for, brave, shelter from, hit (something), strike (something), rage, cloud, surge, water, during a/​the storm, in a/​the storm, at the height of the storm, bear the brunt of the storm, take the brunt of the storm, bad, big, devastating, be in for, brave, shelter from, hit (something), strike (something), rage, cloud, surge, water, during a/​the storm, in a/​the storm, at the height of the storm, bear the brunt of the storm, take the brunt of the storm, approaching, coming, gathering, arouse, cause, create, blow up, break, erupt, amid a/​the storm, storm between, storm ofweather tempest, violent tempest, calm after the tempest, face a tempest, tempest in a teapottyphoon season, typhoon warning, typhoon alert, typhoon damage, typhoon path
Antônimos-calm, stillness, serenitycalm, peacecalm, peace, serenity-
Erros comunsConfused with 'tornado'; a cyclone is larger and has different characteristics., Spelling mistakes, often written as 'cyclon' without the 'e'.Confused with 'typhoon' - both are similar but used in different regions., Incorrect pluralization - 'hurricanes' is correct, not 'hurrican'.Confuse with 'stormy' when describing a general state of weather., Omit the article 'a' in phrases like 'I saw storm.'Confused with 'tempestuous', which means turbulent or stormy in character., Used inappropriately in non-literary contexts, such as everyday discussions about weather., Mispronounced or spelled incorrectly, e.g., 'tempestt' or 'tempist'.Confused with 'hurricane' - remember, it's a different name based on location., Using 'typhoon' for all strong storms; only use it for those specific to the Northwest Pacific., Spelling error: mixing up 'typhoon' with 'tyfoone'.
Notas de usoUsado em contextos formais e casuais, principalmente em relatórios meteorológicos e discussões sobre desastres naturais. Evite jargões excessivamente técnicos ao falar com não especialistas.Used in both formal and casual contexts, primarily in weather reports and discussions about natural disasters. Avoid overly technical jargon when speaking to non-experts.Usado em contextos escritos e falados, especialmente ao discutir o tempo ou desastres naturais. Evite contextos casuais; é sério e pode ser dramático.Used in both written and spoken contexts, especially when discussing weather or natural disasters. Avoid casual contexts; it's serious and can be dramatic.Usado para descrever eventos climáticos severos. Apropriado em contextos casuais e formais, mas evite em conversas leves e humorísticas.Used to describe severe weather events. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in light, humorous conversations.Usado frequentemente em contextos literários ou ao discutir o tempo. Não é comum na fala do dia a dia. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que se refira à literatura.Used often in literary contexts or when discussing weather. Not common in everyday speech. Avoid in casual conversation unless referring to literature.Use 'tufão' quando se referir especificamente a tempestades no Pacífico Noroeste. Evite usá-lo para tempestades em outras regiões, onde termos como 'furacão' ou 'ciclone' são mais apropriados.Use 'typhoon' when specifically referring to storms in the Northwest Pacific. Avoid using it for storms in other regions, where terms like 'hurricane' or 'cyclone' are more appropriate.

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Perguntas frequentes: Cyclone vs Hurricane vs Storm vs Tempest vs Typhoon

Qual é a diferença entre Cyclone, Hurricane, Storm, Tempest e Typhoon?

Cyclone: A strong storm with rotating winds. Hurricane: A strong and damaging storm with very high winds and heavy rain. Storm: A strong wind and heavy rain. Tempest: a violent storm, often with strong winds Typhoon: A strong storm with very fast winds that forms over warm ocean water.

Qual é mais comum: Cyclone, Hurricane, Storm, Tempest e Typhoon?

Storm é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Cyclone: The cyclone damaged many homes along the coast. Hurricane: The hurricane caused massive destruction along the coast. Storm: The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses near the coast. Tempest: The tempest raged outside, shaking the windows with its ferocity. Typhoon: The typhoon caused significant damage to the coastal towns.

Posso usar Cyclone, Hurricane, Storm, Tempest e Typhoon de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Cyclone, Hurricane, Storm, Tempest e Typhoon são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.