Usages of chover
Eu vou ao abrigo quando chove.
I go to the shelter when it rains.
Eu uso guarda‐chuva quando chove.
I use an umbrella when it rains.
A reparação do telhado será feita amanhã de manhã, se não chover.
The roof repair will be done tomorrow morning, if it doesn’t rain.
Se chover, não poderás estender os lençóis no estendal.
If it rains, you won’t be able to hang the sheets on the clothesline.
É desagradável caminhar sem guarda-chuva quando chove.
It is unpleasant to walk without an umbrella when it rains.
Avisa o vizinho antes de chover.
Warn the neighbour before it rains.
Se chover no dia da eleição, eu levo guarda‑chuva; caso esteja sol, vou a pé.
If it rains on election day, I’ll take an umbrella; if it’s sunny, I’ll go on foot.
Quer chova, quer faça sol, os adeptos vão ao estádio.
Whether it rains or the sun shines, the fans go to the stadium.
O porteiro prometeu chamar alguém para arranjar a goteira assim que deixasse de chover.
The doorman promised to call someone to fix the leak as soon as it stopped raining.
Se chover, leva o impermeável.
If it rains, take the raincoat.
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