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Verbs Indicating Weather

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Verbs Indicating Weather

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Hacer

  • The verb 'hacer' is often used with expressions about weather.
  • Hacer normally means 'to do' or 'to make'.
  • Use 'hace' + noun to talk about temperature and certain weather conditions.
  • Hace frío hoy.
    • It is cold today.
  • Hace sol en la playa.
    • It is sunny at the beach.
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Estar

  • The verb 'estar' means 'to be' and is used for temporary states.
  • Use 'estar' + adjective to describe how the weather feels or the condition of the sky.
  • Está nublado esta mañana.
    • It is cloudy this morning.
  • Está despejado esta tarde.
    • It is clear this afternoon.
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Haber

  • The verb 'haber' means 'there is' or 'there are' for weather.
  • Use the form 'hay' (present) + a noun to describe weather phenomena.
  • Hay niebla en la ciudad.
    • There is fog in the city.
  • Hay tormenta esta noche.
    • There is a storm tonight.
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Examples

  • Hace sol y está despejado.
    • It is sunny and clear.
  • Hay neblina y está frío.
    • There is mist and it is cold.
  • Hace viento y hay tormenta.
    • It is windy and there is a storm.

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