Rain in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'rain' is 'lluvia', pronounced YOO-bee-ah (IPA: /ˈʝubja/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: lluvias).
Pronunciation: YOO-bee-ah
| Spanish | lluvia |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | YOO-bee-ah · /ˈʝubja/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | lluvias |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'lluvia'
- La lluvia es buena para las plantas.
Rain is good for the plants. - ¿Te gusta caminar bajo la lluvia?
Do you like walking in the rain? - Está lloviendo mucho hoy.
It is raining a lot today. - Por la lluvia tan fuerte de anoche, las calles de mi barrio amanecieron llenas de agua.
Because of last night's heavy rain, the streets in my neighborhood were full of water in the morning.
Common Phrases with 'lluvia'
- bajo la lluvia
in the rain - llover a cántaros
to rain cats and dogs - temporada de lluvias
rainy season
How to Use 'lluvia'
La lluvia is the noun (rain); the verb is llover (to rain): llueve or está lloviendo (it's raining). Don't say 'hace lluvia' — use llueve or hay lluvia. 'In the rain' is bajo la lluvia.
Regional note: The initial ll- is pronounced like English y in most of Latin America, but like 'sh'/'zh' in Argentina and Uruguay (SHOO-bya).
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Rain' in Spanish is 'lluvia', pronounced YOO-bee-ah.
It is spelled l-l-u-v-i-a.
'Lluvia' is feminine: you say 'la lluvia'.
The plural of 'lluvia' is 'lluvias'.
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