This is the 9192nd most frequent Portuguese word.
calamidade
"Calamidade" in English means "calamity," referring to a disastrous event or situation causing great distress or suffering.
In this sentence, 'calamidade' refers to a disastrous situation affecting a community, emphasizing the severity of the flood.
A enchente trouxe uma grande calamidade para a comunidade local.
The flood brought great calamity to the local community.
Here, 'calamidade' is used metaphorically to highlight the global impact and challenges caused by the pandemic.
A calamidade da pandemia colocou à prova os sistemas de saúde ao redor do mundo.
The calamity of the pandemic tested health systems around the world.
The term 'calamidade' is employed to describe a potential severe environmental disaster, stressing the need for preventative measures.