Torrential rainstorm (tl. Kalabukab)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Umulan ng kalabukab kagabi.
There was a torrential rainstorm last night.
Context: daily life
Nagdala kami ng payong dahil sa kalabukab.
We brought umbrellas because of the torrential rainstorm.
Context: daily life
Ang kalabukab ay nagsimula sa hapon.
The torrential rainstorm started in the afternoon.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Dahil sa kalabukab, maraming tao ang hindi nakapasok sa trabaho.
Due to the torrential rainstorm, many people could not go to work.
Context: work
Nakaapekto ang kalabukab sa mga biyahe sa bus.
The torrential rainstorm affected bus travels.
Context: transportation
Nagbigay ng babala ang ahensya tungkol sa posibleng kalabukab sa susunod na araw.
The agency issued a warning about a possible torrential rainstorm the next day.
Context: warnings

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kalabukab ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga pananim.
The torrential rainstorm caused significant damage to the crops.
Context: agriculture
Sa panahon ng kalabukab, kailangan nating maging maingat at handa.
During a torrential rainstorm, we need to be cautious and prepared.
Context: safety
Ang kalabukab ay maaari ring maging sanhi ng pagbaha sa mga mabababang lugar.
A torrential rainstorm can also lead to flooding in low-lying areas.
Context: environment

Synonyms

  • malakas na ulan
  • torrential rainfall