English–Spanish

“wind” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoeólico

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbjento/

Example

Hoy hace mucho viento.

Today there is a lot of wind.

Illustration for viento (wind)

How to say “wind” in Spanish

“Wind” in Spanish is viento.

Air moving in a clear direction strong enough to move flags, leaves, or loose papers.

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

Example sentences with viento

Durante la carrera tuve viento en contra.

During the race I had a headwind.

Tips for using viento

  • Spanish uses impersonal hacer in weather reports (Hace viento), uses soplar to say the wind is blowing or gusting, and adds fuerte, racha or ráfaga to note strength or bursts.

Other Spanish words for “wind”

La energía eólica proviene del viento.

Wind energy comes from the wind.

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