Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saraiva
Noun
/sah-RAH-ee-vah/
Definition
Saraiva is a term that commonly refers to a type of sudden and heavy rain, particularly in Brazil.
Examples
- The saraiva caught us by surprise during our hike in the mountains.
- After the saraiva, the streets were flooded and the visibility was low.
Meaning
It can also imply a downpour of any nature, often associated with storms.
Synonyms
- downpour
- deluge
- rainstorm
- cloudburst