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dust cloud

/ˈdʌst klaʊd/

Tradução: Nuvem visível de partículas finas, como poeira ou detritos, suspensas no ar, frequentemente causada por movimento, vento ou explosão.

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B1formalcommon/ˈdʌst klaʊd/

A visible cloud of fine particles, such as dirt or debris, suspended in the air, often caused by movement, wind, or an explosion.

  • 🇵🇹Nuvem visível de partículas finas, como poeira ou detritos, suspensas no ar, frequentemente causada por movimento, vento ou explosão.
  1. Cloud of fine particles B1 formal

    A visible mass of fine, dry particles of earth or other matter suspended in the air.

    • A dust cloud rose from the dirt road as the car sped by.
    • The explosion created a massive dust cloud that could be seen for miles.
    • Workers wore masks to avoid breathing in the dust cloud.

    🇵🇹Nuvem de poeira

  2. Figurative: confusion or obscurity B2 informal

    A situation where information is unclear or hidden, often causing confusion.

    • The politician's vague statements left a dust cloud of uncertainty.
    • After the scandal, a dust cloud of rumors spread through the office.
    • The company's financial report created a dust cloud of speculation.

    🇵🇹Nuvem de confusão