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Thunder in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'thunder' is 'trueno', pronounced TRWEH-noh (IPA: /ˈtɾweno/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: truenos).

Pronunciation: TRWEH-noh

Spanishtrueno
PronunciationTRWEH-noh · /ˈtɾweno/
Part of speechnoun (masculine)
Pluraltruenos
LevelB1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'trueno'

  • El trueno despertó al bebé.
    The thunder woke the baby up.
  • ¿Escuchaste ese trueno tan fuerte?
    Did you hear that loud thunder?
  • Primero ves el rayo y después escuchas el trueno.
    First you see the lightning and then you hear the thunder.
  • Mi perro se esconde debajo de la cama cada vez que hay truenos durante una tormenta.
    My dog hides under the bed every time there is thunder during a storm.

Common Phrases with 'trueno'

  • rayos y truenos
    thunder and lightning
  • está tronando
    it's thundering

How to Use 'trueno'

El trueno is masculine and countable in Spanish — you often hear it in the plural: hay truenos (there's thunder). The related verb is tronar (to thunder): está tronando.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'thunder' in Spanish?

'Thunder' in Spanish is 'trueno', pronounced TRWEH-noh.

How do you spell 'trueno'?

It is spelled t-r-u-e-n-o.

Is 'trueno' masculine or feminine?

'Trueno' is masculine: you say 'el trueno'.

What is the plural of 'trueno'?

The plural of 'trueno' is 'truenos'.

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