English–Spanish

“thunder” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɾweno/

Example

¿Oíste ese trueno?

Did you hear that thunder?

Illustration for trueno (thunder)

How to say “thunder” in Spanish

“Thunder” in Spanish is trueno.

A booming atmospheric roar from rapidly expanding air after an electrical discharge.

Full entry for trueno: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with trueno

Un trueno fuerte nos hizo saltar.

A loud clap of thunder made us jump.

Tips for using trueno

  • Spanish distinguishes the sound and the flash: speakers say oí un trueno for the sound and vi un relámpago or un rayo for the lightning flash.

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