How do you talk about having fun and enjoying yourself in Spanish? Today's lesson will cover several ways!
There are several Spanish verbs that mean "to have fun," "have a good time," "enjoy oneself," etc. Let's take look.
The Spanish verb pasarlo bien can be translated as "to have fun" or "to have a good time." By extension, pasarlo muy bien is "to have a lot of fun" or "a great" or "really good time." Let's see these in action:
Mucho calor, pero lo pasamos muy bien.
Very hot, but we had a really good time.
Caption 24, Blanca y Mariona Proyectos para el verano
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Sometimes we hear the reflexive version:
Nos lo pasamos muy bien. -Ah.
We have a great time. -Oh.
Caption 31, Karla e Isabel Alquilar una habitación - Part 2
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Other times, we might hear the alternative version pasarla bien:
la pasamos bien y pudimos avanzar.
we had a good time and we were able to move forward.
Caption 56, Eduardo y Luciana de Argentina Historia del Rio
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While all of our examples thus far have been in the preterite tense, now, let's see how we can use this verb to tell one or more people to "Have fun!" using either the command form or the present subjunctive form with que, as in the following captions:
pásenlo bien, hagan del mundo un mundo más bonito y
have a good time, make the world a nicer world, and
Caption 41, Víctor en Caracas Santa Claus
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Por supuesto que no. ¡Qué lo paséis bien!
Of course not. Have fun!
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By the way, there are many, more slangy verbs to say you had a lot of fun in Spanish that involve the verb pasar and might be thought of as similar to the English expression "to have a blast." These include, but probably aren't limited to: pasarlo re bien, pasarlo super (bien), pasarlo bomba, and pasarlo de diez.
The Spanish verb divertirse also means "to have fun" or "have a good time." Let's see a couple of examples, one in the infinitive and another in the preterite:
Recuerda que lo importante es divertirse.
Remember that the important thing is to have fun.
Caption 79, Isabel Lavesa Dibujo en acuarela
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¡Nosotros nos divertimos un montón!
We had a ton of fun!
Caption 6, Guillermina y Candelario La Peluqueria del Mar - Part 1
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Now, let's see the informal singular command form of this verb:
Eso es: Diviértete.
That is: Have fun.
Caption 39, De consumidor a persona Short Film - Part 1
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The Spanish verb disfrutar means "to enjoy." Let's take a look at it in action in its present indicative and subjunctive forms:
Disfruto tanto dibujando en acuarela o bocetando,
I enjoy watercolor painting or sketching so much
Caption 8, Isabel Lavesa Dibujo en acuarela
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Pues, que disfruten su estancia,
Well, [I hope] that you enjoy your stay,
Caption 68, Yabla en Yucatán Vicente
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Note that the Spanish verb disfrutar will often be accompanied by the preposition de to indicate what's being enjoyed:
nos vamos a disfrutar de la fiesta.
we are going to enjoy the party.
Caption 19, Marta Vocabulario de Cumpleaños
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The Spanish verb gozar also means "to enjoy" or "have a good time." Let's take a look at an example in the present indicative:
Lloran, se ríen, gozan;
They cry, they laugh, they enjoy;
Caption 34, Mariachi El amor de la música mexicana
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Like disfrutar, the verb gozar in Spanish is often accompanied by the preposition de to indicate what's being enjoyed, as in the sentence "Gozamos mucho del tiempo que pasamos en la costa" (We really enjoyed the time we spent on the coast).
Now, let's look at a couple of nouns that mean "fun" in Spanish. Note their similarity to some aforementioned Spanish verbs.
Pero a veces, la diversión no les dura ni diez minutos.
But sometimes, the fun doesn't last even ten minutes for them.
Caption 34, Ana Carolina Bebés y medio ambiente
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El placer es una sensación de goce o satisfacción
Pleasure is a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction
Caption 10, Aprendiendo con Silvia Pequeños grandes placeres - Part 1
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Let's conclude with some Spanish adjectives that mean "fun" or "entertaining." Remember that adjectives must agree in terms of number and gender with the nouns they modify.
¡Guau! Eso sí que era divertido
Wow! That really was fun,
Caption 36, Aprendiendo con Silvia Recuerdos de infancia - Part 2
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pero en los libros vas a encontrar palabras nuevas en historias muy divertidas y entretenidas.
but in books, you're going to find new words in very amusing and entertaining stories.
Captions 5-6, El Aula Azul Mis libros preferidos - Part 1
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On that note, esperamos que hayan disfrutado de esta lección (we hope you've enjoyed this lesson), and don't forget to leave us your comments and suggestions.
If you want to engage in everyday conversation in Spanish, knowing how to talk about the weather is essential. Whether you're making small talk with locals, discussing your day, or planning activities, weather vocabulary will prove indispensable. In this practical guide, we'll explore the most common and useful expressions to discuss weather conditions in Spanish.
In Spanish, there are two main terms used to refer to "weather":
El tiempo and el clima both refer to weather, but with subtle differences:
El tiempo generally refers to the current atmospheric conditions
El clima typically describes the weather patterns of a region over time
incluso, cuando el tiempo es bueno, se puede ver Gibraltar y África.
including, when the weather is good, one can see Gibraltar and Africa.
Caption 9, Mijas perla dell'Andalucia
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El clima es fantástico y la comida, aún mejor.
The weather is fantastic and the food, even better.
Caption 46, Feria de Vinos Españoles en Londres Bodegas Castell D'Age
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The weather forecast is called el pronóstico del tiempo. You might say "Según el pronóstico del tiempo, mañana va a llover" (According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow).
les informo que el pronóstico del tiempo dice que las lluvias llegarán pronto.
I inform you that the weather forecast says that the rains will come soon.
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In Spanish, we use specific structures to talk about temperature. Let's explore the most common expressions you'll need for everyday conversations:
The most common structure for describing weather is "hace + [adjective]":
Hace calor. (It's hot.)
Hace frío. (It's cold.)
Hace fresco. (It's cool.)
Hace buen tiempo. (It's good weather.)
Hace mal tiempo. (It's bad weather.)
Hace viento. (It's windy.)
Los países donde hace calor.
Countries where it's hot.
Caption 81, Clase Aula Azul El verbo gustar - Part 5
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Another important structure uses "está + [condition]":
Está nublado. (It's cloudy.)
Está despejado. (It's clear.)
Está soleado. (It's sunny.)
Está lloviendo. (It's raining.)
Está nevando. (It's snowing.)
Está lloviendo muy fuerte hoy. Voy a ponerme mis botas de agua.
It's raining really hard today. I'm going to put on my rain boots.
Captions 48-49, Clara explica El tiempo - Part 1
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To express how you personally feel regarding temperature:
Tengo frío. (I'm cold.)
Tengo calor. (I'm hot.)
Estoy congelado/a. (I'm freezing.)
Estoy sudando. (I'm sweating.)
Remember, in Spanish we say "tengo frío/calor" (literally "I have cold/heat") rather than "estoy frío/calor" (literally "I am cold/hot"). This is an important distinction to make as a Spanish learner, since it's different from how we express this feeling in English.
¡Ay, tengo calor! -Vale.
Oh, I'm hot! -OK.
Caption 106, El Aula Azul Ester y Paula
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Rain vocabulary is essential in Spanish, especially for countries with rainy seasons:
Llueve - It's raining
Está lloviendo - It's raining
Llovizna - It's drizzling
Chispea - It's sprinkling
Llueve mucho - It's raining a lot
Ha dejado de llover - It has stopped raining
Va a llover - It's going to rain
"Creo que más tarde va a llover".
"I think that it's going to rain later."
Caption 34, Carlos explica Cómo expresar opiniones en español - Part 1
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Here's how to describe sunny and clear weather:
Hace sol - It's sunny
Hay sol - There's sun
Está soleado - It's sunny
Está despejado - It's clear
El cielo está despejado - The sky is clear
Hay mucho sol - There's a lot of sun
El sol está fuerte - The sun is strong
El día está precioso. El cielo está superdespejado.
The day is beautiful. The sky is totally clear.
Captions 42-43, Eduardo y Luciana de Argentina Historia del Rio
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For cloudy and foggy conditions:
Está nublado - It's cloudy
Hay nubes - There are clouds
El cielo está nublado - The sky is cloudy
Está parcialmente nublado - It's partly cloudy
Hay niebla - There's fog
Está brumoso - It's foggy
Mi amiga Amaya os habló de este lugar maravilloso que hoy está un poco nublado, pero una temperatura ideal.
My friend Amaya talked to you about this wonderful place, which today, is a bit cloudy but an ideal temperature.
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Hace viento - It's windy
Hay viento - There's wind
El viento está fuerte - The wind is strong
No hay viento - There's no wind
Hay brisa - There's a breeze
Hoy hace tanto viento que casi me deja caer.
Today it is so windy that it almost makes me fall [over].
Caption 22, Clara explica El tiempo - Part 2
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Hay tormenta - There's a storm
Está tronando - It's thundering
Hay relámpagos - There's lightning
Hay truenos - There's thunder
Está granizando - It's hailing
Hay granizo - There's hail
Knowing how to talk about the seasons in Spanish is important for discussing weather patterns:
La primavera - Spring
El verano - Summer
El otoño - Fall/Autumn
El invierno - Winter
You might say:
En primavera, hace más calor y llueve menos. (In spring, it's warmer and it rains less.)
En verano, hace mucho calor y está muy soleado. (In summer, it's very hot and sunny.)
En otoño, hace fresco y el clima es variable. (In fall, it's cool and the weather is variable.)
En invierno, hace frío y a veces nieva. (In winter, it's cold and it sometimes snows.)
y después vamos por todos los pueblos de Málaga, en primavera y en otoño, haciendo mercado todos los sábados y domingos.
and then we go through all the towns of Málaga, in spring and in autumn, doing a market every Saturday and Sunday.
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Here are the most common ways to ask about weather in Spanish:
¿Qué tiempo hace? (What's the weather like?)
¿Cómo está el tiempo? (How's the weather?)
¿Qué tal hace afuera? (How is it outside?)
¿Llueve? (Is it raining?)
¿Hace frío? (Is it cold?)
¿Hace calor? (Is it hot?)
¿Y cómo es el tiempo en el sur? Pues, el tiempo en el sur es muy bueno en general.
And how is the weather in the south? Well, the weather in the south is very good in general.
Captions 27-28, Clara y Cristina Hablan de actividades
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Hace buen tiempo. (The weather is good.)
Hace mal tiempo. (The weather is bad.)
Sí, está lloviendo. (Yes, it's raining.)
No, no hace frío. (No, it's not cold.)
Está nublado pero no llueve. (It's cloudy but it's not raining.)
Hace mucho calor hoy. (It's very hot today.)
Here are some example conversations about the weather:
Conversation 1:
¡Buenos días! ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?
Good morning! What's the weather like today?
Hace frío y está nublado. Creo que va a llover más tarde.
It's cold and cloudy. I think it's going to rain later.
¿Necesito un paraguas?
Do I need an umbrella?
Sí, llévalo por si acaso.
Yes, take it just in case.
Conversation 2:
¿Hace calor afuera?
Is it hot outside?
Sí, hace mucho calor y está muy soleado. Ponte protector solar.
Yes, it's very hot and sunny. Put on sunscreen.
Gracias por el consejo. Tengo mucho calor.
Thanks for the advice. I'm very hot.
Conversation 3:
¿Qué tiempo hace en tu ciudad?
What's the weather like in your city?
En general, en verano hace calor y en invierno hace frío, pero no nieva.
In general, in summer it's hot and in winter it's cold, but it doesn't snow.
¿Llueve mucho?
Does it rain a lot?
Sí, especialmente en primavera.
Yes, especially in spring.
Weather often determines what activities we can do. Here are some useful phrases:
Si hace buen tiempo mañana, podemos ir al parque. (If the weather is good tomorrow, we can go to the park.)
Como está lloviendo, mejor quedémonos en casa. (Since it's raining, let's better stay home.)
Hace demasiado calor para caminar. Tomemos el autobús. (It's too hot to walk. Let's take the bus.)
¿Hace frío afuera? Necesito saber si llevo un abrigo. (Is it cold outside? I need to know if I should bring a coat.)
Yo creo que después del video nos vamos a ir tú y yo a tomar algo, ¿no? -Sí, Adriana, mañana, si hace buen tiempo, tenemos que ir a la playa, que {todavía}... -¿Buen tiempo? Seguro. -Sí, aquí el tiempo está garantizado.
I think that after the video, we're going to go, you and I, to have a drink, right? -Yes, Adriana, tomorrow, if the weather is good, we have to go to the beach, as still... -Good weather? For sure. -Yes, here the weather is guaranteed.
Captions 102-105, Adriana y Laura Mijas
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That's it for our practical guide to talking about the weather in Spanish! With these expressions, you'll be able to discuss weather conditions confidently in your everyday conversations. Remember to practice these phrases regularly.
¿Qué tiempo hace donde vives? (What's the weather like where you live?) Let us know, and don't forget to send us your questions and suggestions!
¡Hasta la próxima!
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