Spanish Conversation · Level 49
75 words
Spanish word
lluvia
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʝuβja/
Meaning
- feminine nounrain
Example
Me gusta la lluvia.
I like the rain.
More examples
Comenzó la lluvia.
The rain started.
Core concept
Clouds releasing many falling droplets that soak streets and umbrellas.
Common phrases
lluvia intensa
heavy rain
lluvia ligera
light rain
previsión de lluvia
rain forecast
Similar words
llovizna: Fine, light rain that falls gently and barely wets surfaces.
aguacero: A short, intense downpour that dumps a large amount of water quickly.
chubasco: A sudden heavy shower accompanied by strong gusts of wind.
chaparrón: A sudden, brief but heavy shower that begins and ends quickly.
Definition in Spanish
Agua que cae del cielo en forma de gotas cuando las nubes liberan humedad.
Word origin
From Latin pluvia 'rain', with the initial cluster pl- shifting to Spanish ll- through a regular historical sound change.
Usage tips
- La lluvia is feminine and is often quantified as mucha lluvia rather than muchas lluvias, and Spanish commonly reports the weather with the impersonal verb llueve or with está lloviendo.