This is the 11205th most frequent Portuguese word.
maremoto
"Maremoto" means "seaquake" or "tsunami caused by an underwater earthquake."
The word 'maremoto' is used as a noun to refer to the natural phenomenon of a tsunami.
Um maremoto pode causar grandes danos à costa.
A tsunami can cause great damage to the coast.
Here, 'maremotos' is pluralized, showing its usage in discussing multiple instances of tsunamis.
Os cientistas estudam as causas e os efeitos dos maremotos.
Scientists study the causes and effects of tsunamis.
'Maremoto' appears to describe an impending event requiring vigilance in disaster preparedness contexts.