This is the 12703rd most frequent Portuguese word.
trovoada
Thunderstorm.
Here, 'trovoada' is used to describe a meteorological phenomenon, specifically a thunderstorm.
A trovoada assustou as crianças durante a noite.
The thunderstorm frightened the children during the night.
In this sentence, 'trovoada' is used metaphorically to describe a lively and intense exchange of ideas.
Há uma trovoada de ideias nesta reunião.
There is a storm of ideas in this meeting.
Here, 'trovoada' is used literally to refer to an auditory aspect of the storm, emphasizing the sound of thunder.