Let’s learn about the Spanish word “el tiempo,” which means “the weather.” Did you know that “tiempo” can also mean “time”? But today, we will focus on how it relates to the weather. Knowing these words will help you talk about the weather in Spanish!
“El tiempo” can mean both “the weather” and “time.” For now, we will talk about how it means the weather. This is important if you want to talk about what the weather is like in Spanish-speaking places.
If you want to ask someone about the weather, you can say:
This means “What is the weather like?” It’s a great question to know when you want to talk about the weather in Spanish.
Here are some ways to describe the weather in Spanish:
– Hace calor.
This means “It’s hot.”
Example: “Hoy hace calor.” (Today it is hot.)
– Hace frío.
This means “It’s cold.”
Example: “En invierno hace frío.” (In winter, it is cold.)
– Está lloviendo.
This means “It’s raining.”
Example: “Hoy está lloviendo.” (Today it is raining.)
– Está nevando.
This means “It’s snowing.”
Example: “En diciembre, está nevando.” (In December, it is snowing.)
To remember these phrases better, try saying them out loud. Repeating them can help you remember. You can even pretend to whisper “está nevando” like you’re telling a secret about the weather!
In short, “el tiempo” is a word in Spanish that means both weather and time. When talking about the weather, use the question “¿Qué tiempo hace?” to ask about it. Learn phrases like “hace calor,” “hace frío,” “está lloviendo,” and “está nevando” to describe different weather conditions.
By learning these phrases, you can talk about the weather in Spanish and make your conversations more fun and interesting. Enjoy learning!
Weather Journal: Start a weather journal for a week. Each day, look outside and describe the weather using the Spanish phrases you learned. For example, if it’s sunny, you might write “Hoy hace sol.” Draw a picture of the weather to go along with your description. At the end of the week, share your journal with a family member or friend and practice saying the phrases out loud.
Weather Matching Game: Create a set of weather cards with pictures representing different weather conditions (sunny, rainy, snowy, etc.). On separate cards, write the Spanish phrases like “hace calor” or “está lloviendo.” Mix them up and try to match each picture with the correct Spanish phrase. You can play this game with a friend or family member and take turns matching the cards.
Weather Reporter Role Play: Pretend to be a weather reporter on TV! Use a toy microphone or make one from a paper towel roll. Stand in front of your family or friends and give a weather report in Spanish. Start by asking “¿Qué tiempo hace?” and then describe the weather using phrases like “hace frío” or “está nevando.” You can even dress up in a fun outfit to make it more exciting!
