Weather and Seasons in Spanish: A1 Vocabulary Guide
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Key Takeaways
- Learn essential Spanish vocabulary for weather conditions and seasons
- Master phrases for describing current weather and seasonal changes
- Understand how to use the verb “hacer” for weather expressions
- Practice conversations about weather in different Spanish-speaking countries
Talk About the Weather in Spanish
Weather is the universal conversation starter! Learning weather vocabulary will help you make small talk, understand forecasts, and describe your environment in Spanish-speaking countries.
Basic Weather Conditions (Condiciones Climáticas Básicas)
Fundamental weather vocabulary for daily conversations.
| English | Spanish | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | el tiempo | El tiempo está bueno hoy. (The weather is good today.) |
| Sun | el sol | Hace sol en la playa. (It’s sunny at the beach.) |
| Rain | la lluvia | La lluvia es fuerte. (The rain is heavy.) |
| Cloud | la nube | Hay muchas nubes en el cielo. (There are many clouds in the sky.) |
| Wind | el viento | El viento es fuerte hoy. (The wind is strong today.) |
| Snow | la nieve | La nieve es blanca. (The snow is white.) |
Using “Hacer” for Weather Expressions
The verb “hacer” is essential for describing weather conditions.
| English | Spanish | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| It’s sunny | Hace sol | Hace sol en verano. (It’s sunny in summer.) |
| It’s hot | Hace calor | Hace calor en agosto. (It’s hot in August.) |
| It’s cold | Hace frío | Hace frío en invierno. (It’s cold in winter.) |
| It’s cool | Hace fresco | Hace fresco por la mañana. (It’s cool in the morning.) |
| It’s windy | Hace viento | Hace viento en la montaña. (It’s windy in the mountains.) |
🌤️ Mastering HACER for weather? Learn more about this essential verb: Verb HACER Conjugation and Uses
Using “Estar” and “Hay” for Weather
Other important verbs for describing weather conditions.
| English | Spanish | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| It’s cloudy | Está nublado | Está nublado hoy. (It’s cloudy today.) |
| It’s sunny | Está soleado | Está soleado en la playa. (It’s sunny at the beach.) |
| It’s raining | Está lloviendo | Está lloviendo mucho. (It’s raining a lot.) |
| It’s snowing | Está nevando | Está nevando en las montañas. (It’s snowing in the mountains.) |
| There is rain | Hay lluvia | Hay lluvia en abril. (There is rain in April.) |
| There is fog | Hay niebla | Hay niebla por la mañana. (There is fog in the morning.) |
☔ Need help with ESTAR? Review the difference between SER and ESTAR: SER vs ESTAR – A1 Guide + Practice Quiz
The Four Seasons (Las Cuatro Estaciones)
Vocabulary for talking about different times of the year.
| English | Spanish | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | la primavera | Las flores crecen en primavera. (Flowers grow in spring.) |
| Summer | el verano | Vamos a la playa en verano. (We go to the beach in summer.) |
| Autumn/Fall | el otoño | Las hojas caen en otoño. (Leaves fall in autumn.) |
| Winter | el invierno | Hace frío en invierno. (It’s cold in winter.) |
| Season | la estación | Cada estación es bonita. (Every season is beautiful.) |
Temperature and Weather Details
Vocabulary for more specific weather descriptions.
| English | Spanish | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Hot | caluroso/calurosa | Es un día caluroso. (It’s a hot day.) |
| Cold | frío/fría | La noche es fría. (The night is cold.) |
| Warm | templado/templada | El clima es templado. (The climate is warm.) |
| Humid | húmedo/húmeda | El aire es húmedo. (The air is humid.) |
| Dry | seco/seca | El desierto es seco. (The desert is dry.) |
| Temperature | la temperatura | La temperatura es agradable. (The temperature is pleasant.) |
Useful Weather Phrases
Common expressions for talking about weather.
Asking About Weather:
- “¿Qué tiempo hace?” (What’s the weather like?)
- “¿Cómo está el tiempo?” (How is the weather?)
- “¿Hace frío/calor?” (Is it cold/hot?)
- “¿Va a llover?” (Is it going to rain?)
Describing Weather:
- “Hace buen tiempo.” (The weather is good.)
- “Hace mal tiempo.” (The weather is bad.)
- “Está lloviendo a cántaros.” (It’s raining cats and dogs.)
- “Hay tormenta.” (There’s a storm.)
Making Plans Based on Weather:
- “Si hace buen tiempo, vamos al parque.” (If the weather is good, we’ll go to the park.)
- “Como llueve, me quedo en casa.” (Since it’s raining, I’m staying home.)
- “Cuando hace calor, vamos a la piscina.” (When it’s hot, we go to the pool.)
Months of the Year
Essential for talking about seasonal weather.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| January | enero |
| February | febrero |
| March | marzo |
| April | abril |
| May | mayo |
| June | junio |
| July | julio |
| August | agosto |
| September | septiembre |
| October | octubre |
| November | noviembre |
| December | diciembre |
📅 Learning months and dates? Master time expressions: Spanish Time Expressions A1 Guide + Practice Quiz
Putting It All Together: Weather Conversation
María: “¡Hola Juan! ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?”
Juan: “Hace mucho calor. Creo que es el día más caluroso del verano.”
María: “Sí, y no hay ni una nube en el cielo. Hace un sol espectacular.”
Juan: “¿Quieres ir a la piscina? Con este calor, es perfecto para nadar.”
María: “¡Buena idea! Pero por la tarde, porque por la mañana tengo que estudiar.”
Juan: “Vale. Espero que no llueva más tarde. Ayer por la tarde empezó a llover de repente.”
María: “Según el pronóstico, va a hacer buen tiempo todo el día.”
Translation:
María: “Hi Juan! What’s the weather like today?”
Juan: “It’s very hot. I think it’s the hottest day of summer.”
María: “Yes, and there’s not a single cloud in the sky. It’s spectacularly sunny.”
Juan: “Do you want to go to the pool? With this heat, it’s perfect for swimming.”
María: “Good idea! But in the afternoon, because in the morning I have to study.”
Juan: “Okay. I hope it doesn’t rain later. Yesterday afternoon it started raining suddenly.”
María: “According to the forecast, the weather will be good all day.”
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing “tiempo” (weather) and “hora” (time)
- Using wrong verb: “Hace calor” not “es calor”
- Gender agreement: “Hace mucho calor” but “Hace mucho frío”
- Season prepositions: “En verano” not “de verano”
- Capitalization: Months and seasons are not capitalized in Spanish
Quick Reference Chart
| Category | Spanish Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Weather Verbs | hace, está, hay |
| Basic Conditions | sol, lluvia, nube, viento, nieve |
| Seasons | primavera, verano, otoño, invierno |
| Temperature | calor, frío, templado, caluroso |
| Common Phrases | “¿Qué tiempo hace?” “Hace buen tiempo” |
Practice Exercise: Describe Your Favorite Season
Try writing about your favorite season in Spanish:
- Which season and why you like it
- Typical weather during that season
- Activities you do during that time
- What you wear
Example: “Mi estación favorita es el verano. Hace mucho calor y hace sol. Voy a la playa y nado en el mar. Llevo camisetas y pantalones cortos.”
💡 Grammar Tools
Practice conjugating weather verbs:
Spanish Verb Conjugation Tool
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