Weather and Climate
Discussing the weather is a common topic in everyday conversation. This lesson covers various Spanish vocabulary related to weather and climate, complete with examples to demonstrate their use.
Weather Vocabulary
Learning specific terms related to weather can help you describe the environment and engage more deeply in conversations.
Common Weather Terms
- El tiempo - The weather
- El clima - The climate
- La temperatura - The temperature
- El sol - The sun
- La nube - The cloud
- La lluvia - The rain
- La nieve - The snow
- El viento - The wind
- La tormenta - The storm
- El huracán - The hurricane
- El tornado - The tornado
- La neblina - The fog
Example Sentences
Hoy hace sol.
Today it is sunny.
Está lloviendo.
It is raining.
Va a nevar mañana.
It is going to snow tomorrow.
Describing the Weather
Adjectives for Weather
Some adjectives commonly used to describe the weather:
- Caluroso - Hot
- Frío - Cold
- Templado - Mild
- Ventoso - Windy
- Soleado - Sunny
- Nublado - Cloudy
- Húmedo - Humid
- Seco - Dry
Example Sentences
El clima está muy caluroso hoy.
The weather is very hot today.
En invierno hace mucho frío.
In winter, it is very cold.
El día está soleado y seco.
The day is sunny and dry.
Discussing Climate
Types of Climates
Discuss the various climates found in Spanish-speaking regions:
- Tropical
- Templado
- Desértico
- Polar
Example Sentences
El clima tropical se caracteriza por ser húmedo y caluroso.
The tropical climate is characterized by being humid and hot.La región tiene un clima desértico.
The region has a desert climate.