Vocabulary
Spanish weather vocabulary
Learn Spanish weather vocabulary and natural phrases for sun, rain, wind, temperature and forecasts.
Spanish weather phrases often use “hace,” “hay,” “está” or a weather verb like “llueve.” Do not translate “it is” every time.
Natural Spanish weather phrases
Use these phrases for small talk, travel and everyday plans.
| Spanish phrase | English meaning | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hace sol. | It is sunny. | Weather condition | Hace sol esta mañana. |
| Hace frío. | It is cold. | Temperature | Hace frío en invierno. |
| Hace calor. | It is hot. | Temperature | Hace calor en julio. |
| Hace viento. | It is windy. | Weather condition | Hace mucho viento hoy. |
| Está nublado. | It is cloudy. | Sky condition | Está nublado, pero no llueve. |
| Llueve. | It is raining. | Rain | Llueve mucho en abril. |
| Nieva. | It is snowing. | Snow | Nieva en la montaña. |
| Hay tormenta. | There is a storm. | Severe weather | Hay tormenta esta noche. |
| Hay niebla. | There is fog. | Visibility | Hay niebla por la mañana. |
| El tiempo está cambiando. | The weather is changing. | General comment | El tiempo está cambiando rápido. |
Weather uses different Spanish patterns
Say “hace frío,” “está nublado,” “hay tormenta” and “llueve.” Spanish does not use one single structure for every weather idea.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Saying es frío for weatherUse “hace frío” for “it is cold” outside.
- Translating “it rains” as ello llueveSpanish simply says “llueve.” No subject pronoun is needed.
- Confusing tiempo and vezWeather is “el tiempo”; an occurrence or time is often “vez”.
Try it yourself
Describe today’s weather in three short sentences.
- Say whether it is sunny, cloudy or raining.
- Add temperature with “hace frío” or “hace calor”.
- Say one plan affected by the weather.
FAQ
How do you say “it is sunny” in Spanish?
Say “Hace sol.”
How do you say “it is raining”?
Say “Llueve.”
Does tiempo mean time or weather?
Tiempo can mean weather or time, depending on context.