This is the 10612th most frequent Portuguese word.
furacão
"Hurricane" - a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
In this sentence, 'furacão' describes the meteorological phenomenon, a powerful storm characterized by strong winds.
O furacão passou pela cidade destruindo tudo em seu caminho.
The hurricane passed through the city, destroying everything in its path.
Here, 'furacão' is used metaphorically to describe a person who is energetic and dynamic, causing a strong impression.
Ela entrou na sala como um furacão, cheia de energia.
She entered the room like a hurricane, full of energy.
In this case, 'furacão' metaphorically represents a turbulent period filled with intense emotions.