10 essential Spanish phrases for talking about the weather
Master Spanish weather vocabulary to chat like a local! Essential phrases for any forecast.

Talking about the weather is a universal icebreaker and a frequent topic of conversation. Whether you're making small talk, planning an outing, or just checking the forecast, knowing how to discuss the weather in Spanish is incredibly useful. These phrases will help you understand and participate in common weather-related discussions. From sunny days to rainy afternoons, you'll be ready to converse about the climate wherever you go.
What this lesson covers
Core Spanish words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- ¿Qué tiempo hace?keh tee-EM-poh AH-seh?What's the weather like?
- Hace sol.AH-seh sohl.It's sunny.
- Hace calor.AH-seh kah-LOR.It's hot.
- Hace frío.AH-seh FREE-oh.It's cold.
- Está nublado.es-TAH noo-BLAH-doh.It's cloudy.
- Llueve.YOO-eh-veh.It's raining.
- Nieva.nee-EH-vah.It's snowing.
- Hace viento.AH-seh vee-EN-toh.It's windy.
- Va a llover.VAH ah yoh-VEHR.It's going to rain.
- La temperatura es...lah tem-peh-rah-TOO-rah es...The temperature is...
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