Spanish 101 Weather and Seasons
38 flashcards covering Spanish 101 Weather and Seasons for the SPANISH-101 Spanish 101 Topics section.
The topic of weather and seasons in Spanish covers essential vocabulary and phrases that are fundamental for beginners. This content is outlined in the curriculum guidelines for Beginning Spanish I, which emphasizes the importance of being able to describe daily weather conditions and seasonal changes. Mastery of this topic is critical for effective communication in various contexts, including travel, social interactions, and professional settings.
In practice exams or competency assessments, questions related to weather and seasons often involve matching vocabulary with images, filling in the blanks in sentences, or translating phrases. A common pitfall is confusing similar terms, such as "calor" (heat) and "frío" (cold), or mixing up the seasons, especially in descriptions. Test-takers might also overlook the proper use of verbs associated with weather, such as "hacer" or "estar." A practical tip is to consistently practice these terms in context, as this helps solidify understanding and recall during assessments.
Terms (38)
- 01
What is the Spanish word for 'weather'?
The Spanish word for 'weather' is 'el tiempo' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
- 02
How do you say 'it is sunny' in Spanish?
You say 'hace sol' to mean 'it is sunny' in Spanish (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 03
What is the term for 'spring' in Spanish?
The term for 'spring' in Spanish is 'la primavera' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 'it is raining' in Spanish?
To express 'it is raining' in Spanish, you say 'está lloviendo' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 05
What is the Spanish word for 'snow'?
The Spanish word for 'snow' is 'la nieve' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
- 06
How do you say 'the temperature is low' in Spanish?
You say 'la temperatura es baja' to mean 'the temperature is low' in Spanish (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the Spanish term for 'autumn'?
The Spanish term for 'autumn' is 'el otoño' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'it is cloudy' in Spanish?
To say 'it is cloudy' in Spanish, you would say 'está nublado' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 09
What is the Spanish word for 'wind'?
The Spanish word for 'wind' is 'el viento' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 'it is hot' in Spanish?
To express 'it is hot' in Spanish, you say 'hace calor' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the Spanish word for 'season'?
The Spanish word for 'season' is 'la estación' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'it is cold' in Spanish?
You say 'hace frío' to mean 'it is cold' in Spanish (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the term for 'summer' in Spanish?
The term for 'summer' in Spanish is 'el verano' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'it is foggy' in Spanish?
To say 'it is foggy' in Spanish, you would say 'hay neblina' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 15
What is the Spanish word for 'thunder'?
The Spanish word for 'thunder' is 'el trueno' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 'it is cool' in Spanish?
To express 'it is cool' in Spanish, you say 'hace fresco' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the Spanish term for 'winter'?
The Spanish term for 'winter' is 'el invierno' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'there is a storm' in Spanish?
To say 'there is a storm' in Spanish, you would say 'hay una tormenta' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 19
What is the Spanish word for 'lightning'?
The Spanish word for 'lightning' is 'el relámpago' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 'it is humid' in Spanish?
To express 'it is humid' in Spanish, you say 'está húmedo' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the term for 'the weather is nice' in Spanish?
The phrase for 'the weather is nice' in Spanish is 'el tiempo es agradable' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
- 22
How do you say 'it is windy' in Spanish?
You say 'hace viento' to mean 'it is windy' in Spanish (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the Spanish word for 'frost'?
The Spanish word for 'frost' is 'la escarcha' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
- 24
How do you express 'the weather is bad' in Spanish?
To express 'the weather is bad' in Spanish, you say 'el tiempo es malo' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 25
What is the term for 'the sun is shining' in Spanish?
The phrase for 'the sun is shining' in Spanish is 'el sol brilla' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'it is pleasant' in Spanish?
You say 'es agradable' to mean 'it is pleasant' in Spanish (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 27
What is the Spanish word for 'climate'?
The Spanish word for 'climate' is 'el clima' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
- 28
How do you express 'it is dry' in Spanish?
To express 'it is dry' in Spanish, you say 'está seco' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
- 29
What is the term for 'the sky is clear' in Spanish?
The phrase for 'the sky is clear' in Spanish is 'el cielo está despejado' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'there is a rainbow' in Spanish?
To say 'there is a rainbow' in Spanish, you would say 'hay un arcoíris' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the Spanish word for 'hail'?
The Spanish word for 'hail' is 'el granizo' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 'it is overcast' in Spanish?
To express 'it is overcast' in Spanish, you say 'está cubierto' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the term for 'tornado' in Spanish?
The term for 'tornado' in Spanish is 'el tornado' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'it is snowing' in Spanish?
To say 'it is snowing' in Spanish, you would say 'está nevando' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the Spanish word for 'seasonal'?
The Spanish word for 'seasonal' is 'estacional' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 'it is sweltering' in Spanish?
To express 'it is sweltering' in Spanish, you say 'hace un calor sofocante' (Imagina, Chapter 5).
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What is the term for 'the weather changes' in Spanish?
The phrase for 'the weather changes' in Spanish is 'el tiempo cambia' (Vistas, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'it is chilly' in Spanish?
You say 'hace fresco' to mean 'it is chilly' in Spanish (Imagina, Chapter 5).