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🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

maltempo severo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: malˈtɛm.po seˈvɛ.ro

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Severe weather/sɪˈvɪər ˈwɛð.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La protezione civile ha diramato un'allerta per maltempo severo."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Dangerous meteorological phenomena such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds that pose a threat to life and property.

    "The national weather service issued warnings for severe weather expected to hit the region late this afternoon."
  2. 2

    Extreme atmospheric conditions including heavy blizzards, torrential downpours, or severe tropical cyclones.

    "Local authorities closed schools and government offices in anticipation of the incoming severe weather."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'severe', originating from the Latin 'severus' meaning stern or serious, and 'weather', derived from the Old English 'wedern' relating to atmospheric conditions. Together, the compound phrase evolved in modern meteorology during the 20th century to specifically designate hazardous meteorological events capable of causing widespread destruction.

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