storm cloud

• Nuvem escura e densa que geralmente traz chuva, trovão e relâmpago; também é usada metaforicamente para indicar ameaça, problemas ou uma situação sinistra que se aproxima.

A dark, dense cloud that typically brings rain, thunder, and lightning; often used metaphorically to describe an approaching threat, trouble, or ominous situation.

1. Weather phenomenonA2formal

   A dark, dense cloud that typically brings rain, thunder, and lightning.

   nuvem de tempestade

   • The storm clouds gathered quickly over the mountains.
   • We saw a massive storm cloud approaching from the west.
   • The sky turned dark as storm clouds rolled in.

2. Sign of troubleB2informal

   A metaphorical indication of impending danger, conflict, or difficulty.

   Sinal de problema

   • Storm clouds are gathering over the company's financial future.
   • The political storm clouds suggest an upcoming crisis.
   • There are storm clouds on the horizon for the peace negotiations.