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What is the translation of 'la lluvia'?
What is the English definition of 'llover'?
to rain
What does 'la gota' mean?
What is 'la llovizna' in English?
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What does 'lloviznar' mean?
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What is the English translation of 'el aguacero'?
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What does 'el chaparrón' mean?
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What is 'el relámpago' in English?
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What does 'el rayo' mean?
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What is the English translation of 'el trueno'?
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What does 'tronar' mean?
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What is 'la nube' in English?
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What does 'nublado' mean?
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What is 'el arco iris' in English?
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Study Notes
Weather Terminology in Spanish
- la lluvia: The Spanish word for "rain."
- llover: The verb "to rain" in Spanish, indicating the action of rain occurring.
Rain Characteristics
- la gota: Refers to a "drop" of water, essential in understanding precipitation.
- la llovizna: This term means "drizzle," describing light rain that is often persistent.
- lloviznar: The action verb "to drizzle," used when referring to light rainfall.
Types of Heavy Rain
- el aguacero: This word signifies a "downpour," describing a heavy, sudden rain.
- el chaparrón: Another term for "downpour," emphasizing a more informal or regional usage.
Thunderstorm Components
- el relámpago: Meaning "lightning," important in weather discussions and safety measures.
- el rayo: Specifically refers to a "lightning bolt," the visible discharge during a thunderstorm.
- el trueno: Translates to "thunder," the sound produced following a lightning strike.
- tronar: The verb "to thunder," used to describe the action of thunder occurring.
Cloud and Weather Conditions
- la nube: Means "cloud," a key element in precipitation and weather forecasting.
- nublado: The adjective "cloudy," used to describe overcast weather conditions.
Additional Weather Phenomenon
- el arco iris: Refers to a "rainbow," a meteorological phenomenon caused by rain and sunlight.
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