grados Celsius
/ɡɾados θelsjus/from spelling rules
The English phrase "degrees Celsius" is translated into Spanish as grados Celsius.
This phrase is used to denote a unit of measurement for temperature on the Celsius scale. When you are discussing the weather, the Spanish verb hacer is typically used to describe the temperature.
What does it mean word for word?
The word grados is the plural form of grado, which means "degree".
Which one should you use?
While grados Celsius is standard, you may also encounter the phrase grados centígrados to express the same meaning.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Mexico and Venezuela, the term grados centígrados is more commonly used. In other Latin American countries, grados Celsius is typically favored.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun grado is singular when the temperature is exactly one degree, but it becomes the plural grados for any value other than one.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾados θelsjus/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying grados C. When reading the symbol °C, you should say either grados Celsius or grados centígrados.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word grado refers not only to temperature but also to a university degree.
- When discussing temperature, Spanish speakers often omit the word grados entirely in casual conversation. If someone asks the temperature, a person might simply reply veinte instead of veinte grados Celsius.
- In Spanish, any value other than exactly one requires the plural grados, meaning a temperature of 0.5 degrees uses the plural form.
Examples in context
- El agua hierve a los 100 grados Celsius a nivel del mar.Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.This sentence shows how to state the boiling point of water using grados Celsius.Tatoeba #1129821 by marcelostockle, translation #1405611 by CK
- En el verano, la temperatura varía entre treinta y cuarenta grados Celsius.In the summer, the temperature ranges from thirty to forty degrees Celsius.This sentence illustrates how to describe a temperature range in summer using grados Celsius.Tatoeba #1355710 by marcelostockle, translation #371439 by saeb
- El pasado agosto, el Valle de la Muerte, California, alcanzó una temperatura de 54,4 grados Celsius, el récord de temperatura más alta del mundo.Last August, Death Valley, California reached a temperature of 54.4 degrees Celsius, the world’s highest temperature record.This sentence provides an example of reporting a high temperature record using grados Celsius.Tatoeba #10178471 by Seael, translation #10178000 by Hybrid
- Por favor, ¿cuál es la temperatura actual en grados Celsius?Please, what is the current temperature in degrees Celsius?
- Recuerde configurar el horno a 180 grados Celsius.Remember to set the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- ¡Hace tanto calor hoy! Según el pronóstico, alcanzaremos los 30 grados.It's so hot today! According to the forecast, we will reach 30 degrees.
- ¿Podrías decirme cuántos grados centígrados hace afuera?Could you tell me how many degrees Celsius it is outside?
- ¿Cuántos grados hace hoy? – Hace 25 grados.How many degrees is it today? – It's 25 degrees.
- Hoy hace sol y hace 30 grados.Today is sunny, and it's 30 degrees.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about the weather forecast.
- Daniel¿Cuál es la temperatura máxima para mañana, Elena?What is the maximum temperature for tomorrow, Elena?
- ElenaMañana hará calor, unos veinticinco grados Celsius.It will be warm tomorrow, about twenty-five degrees Celsius.
- DanielEso es perfecto para ir a la playa.That is perfect for going to the beach.
- ElenaSí, Daniel, es un clima muy agradable.Yes, Daniel, it is very pleasant weather.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
