Portuguese Phrase
Março costuma ser tão ventoso?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether March is usually very windy. It uses the habitual verb costumar to talk about typical weather patterns, and the adverb tão to stress the intensity of the wind.
When to use
Use this question when you are discussing climate, planning outdoor events, or comparing the windiness of different months. It works in casual conversation as well as in more formal weather‑talk.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Marçocostumasertãoventoso?
Março (noun)
Month name, masculine singular; when referring to a month you usually omit the article.
costuma (verb)
Third‑person singular present of costumar. Used with an infinitive to express a habitual or typical action.
ser (infinitive)
Infinitive of ‘to be’. After costumar it conveys a regular state or characteristic.
tão (adverb)
Adverb of degree meaning ‘so/very’. It modifies the adjective that follows.
ventoso (adjective)
Means ‘windy’. Must agree in gender and number with the subject (masculine singular here).
🗨In Conversation
Março costuma ser tão ventoso aqui?
Is March usually so windy here?
Sim, costuma ser bem ventoso, especialmente nas áreas costeiras.
Yes, it’s usually quite windy, especially along the coast.
✕Common Mistakes
Março é tão ventoso?
Using ‘é’ loses the habitual nuance; ‘Março é tão ventoso?’ asks about a specific March, not the usual pattern.
Março costuma ser tão muito ventoso?
‘Tão’ already expresses intensity; combine it with ‘muito’ is redundant.
↔Alternatives
Março costuma ser muito ventoso?
Is March usually very windy?
Março é geralmente tão ventoso?
Is March generally that windy?
Março costuma ter muito vento?
Does March usually have a lot of wind?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, March marks the beginning of autumn, a time when cold fronts from the south can bring strong winds, especially in the southern states. In Portugal, March is spring, and the wind is often linked to the Atlantic ‘nortada’. Knowing the local season helps you understand why people might ask about windiness in this month.