The weather
El clima
- Talk about the weather
- Basic weather vocabulary
- Adjectives derived from a noun: "-ado/a, -oso/a, ..."
Learn how to describe "el tiempo" with key verbs like hacer, estar, and soplar, plus adjectives such as soleado (sunny), nublado (cloudy), and ventoso (windy). Practice common weather phrases and vocabulary to talk about Spain's climate easily.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Classify these words into two groups: atmospheric phenomena and types of temperature, to learn basic weather vocabulary.
Fenómenos atmosféricos
Tipos de temperatura
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Fresco
Cool
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El clima
The weather
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Frío
Cold
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Calor
Heat
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La niebla
The fog
Ejercicio 5: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- Dí qué tiempo hace en la imagen. (Tell what weather it is on the picture.)
- Cuenta cómo es el tiempo en tu ciudad ahora mismo. (Tell what weather it is right now in your city.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Llueve. It rains. |
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Hace viento. It is windy. |
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Hace sol. It is sunny. |
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Hace mucho calor. It is very hot. |
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¿Cómo está el tiempo hoy? How is the weather today? |
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Hoy hace sol y un poco de viento. Today it's sunny and a bit windy. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Hoy ___ mucho calor y el sol brilla en el cielo.
(Today ___ it is very hot and the sun shines in the sky.)2. Esta mañana ___ un poco, pero ahora está seco.
(This morning ___ a little, but now it is dry.)3. Mañana ___ viento y las nubes cubrirán el cielo.
(Tomorrow ___ windy and the clouds will cover the sky.)4. El próximo mes ___ más fresco y la temperatura bajará.
(Next month ___ cooler and the temperature will drop.)Exercise 8: The weather and the time in my new city
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Hacer - Hacer
Presente
- yo hago
- tú haces
- él/ella/usted hace
- nosotros/nosotras hacemos
- vosotros/vosotras hacéis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes hacen
Brillar - Brillar
Presente
- yo brillo
- tú brillas
- él/ella/usted brilla
- nosotros/nosotras brillamos
- vosotros/vosotras brilláis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes brillan
Salir - Salir
Presente
- yo salgo
- tú sales
- él/ella/usted sale
- nosotros/nosotras salimos
- vosotros/vosotras salís
- ellos/ellas/ustedes salen
Estar - Estar
Presente
- yo estoy
- tú estás
- él/ella/usted está
- nosotros/nosotras estamos
- vosotros/vosotras estáis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes están
Soplar - Soplar
Presente
- yo soplo
- tú soplas
- él/ella/usted sopla
- nosotros/nosotras soplamos
- vosotros/vosotras sopláis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes soplan
Exercise 9: Adjetivos derivados de un sustantivo: "-ado/a, -oso/a, ..."
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Adjectives derived from a noun: "-ado/a, -oso/a, ..."
Show translation Show answershúmedo, lluvioso, nublado, nevada, seco, soleado, helado
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A1.10.2 Gramática
Adjetivos derivados de un sustantivo: "-ado/a, -oso/a, ..."
Adjectives derived from a noun: "-ado/a, -oso/a, ..."
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Presente
| Spanish | English |
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| (yo) hago | I do |
| (tú) haces | you do |
| (él/ella) hace | he/she does |
| (nosotros/nosotras) hacemos | we do |
| (vosotros/vosotras) hacéis | you do |
| (ellos/ellas) hacen | they do |
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Lesson Overview: The Weather in Spanish
This lesson introduces you to the essential vocabulary and expressions to talk about the weather in Spanish, ideal for beginners (A1 level). You will learn common questions like ¿Qué tiempo hace? (What is the weather like?) and how to describe today's weather conditions using useful adjectives and verbs.
Key Weather Vocabulary
- El calor – heat
- Fresco – cool
- Frío – cold
- Llueve – it rains
- Nublado – cloudy
- La nieve – snow
- El viento – wind
Important Weather Expressions
Common questions and statements you'll master include:
- ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy en España? – What is the weather like today in Spain?
- Hace calor hoy o está fresco? – Is it hot today or cool?
- El cielo está nublado, pero no llueve. – The sky is cloudy, but it's not raining.
- En invierno, la nieve cubre la montaña y el paisaje está nevado. – In winter, snow covers the mountain and the landscape is snowy.
Grammar Focus: Adjectives Derived From Nouns
You will study adjectives ending in -ado/a and -oso/a, which are common in weather descriptions. For example, nevado (snowy) comes from nieve (snow).
Verb Practice
The lesson provides conjugation practice of key verbs in the present tense used to describe weather and actions related to it:
- Hacer (to make/do): yo hago, tú haces, él hace…
- Brillar (to shine): yo brillo, tú brillas, él brilla…
- Salir (to go out): yo salgo, tú sales, él sale…
- Estar (to be – temporary states): yo estoy, tú estás, él está…
- Soplar (to blow, referring to wind): yo soplo, tú soplas, él sopla…
Practical Usage and Dialogues
You will see example dialogues set in real-life situations such as talking about the weather while at a café, in the office, or waiting for the bus. This helps you practice everyday conversations about the weather.
Vocabulary Classification
You will classify weather-related vocabulary into two categories:
- Weather phenomena: la lluvia (rain), la nieve (snow), la tormenta (storm), la niebla (fog), el viento (wind)
- Temperature types: el calor (heat), fresco (cool), frío (cold)
Language Differences and Useful Phrases
Unlike English, Spanish uses hacer and estar with weather expressions. For example, Hace calor means "It's hot," literally "It makes heat," whereas Está nublado means "It is cloudy," indicating a temporary state.
Helpful phrases and their English meanings include:
- Hace buen tiempo – The weather is good.
- Está lloviendo – It is raining.
- El cielo está despejado – The sky is clear.
- Hace viento – It's windy.
Understanding these will help you describe weather naturally and accurately in Spanish.
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