temporale

thunderstorm

noun adjective tem-poh-RAH-leh Less Common

Origin: From Latin temporalis (relating to time/weather).

Also means

temporal (adj.)

Usage Note

Temporale as a noun (m) means a thunderstorm: è arrivato un temporale (a storm has arrived). As an adjective it means temporal or temporary (potere temporale = temporal power). The two senses share the same form, so context is essential. The noun plural is i temporali. Do not confuse with temporaneo (temporary) or tempo (weather/time).

Examples

"Stanotte ci sarà un temporale."

Natural Translation

There will be a thunderstorm tonight.

Literal Translation

Tonight there will-be a thunderstorm.

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