buen tiempo
/bwen tjempo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "good weather" is translated into Spanish as buen tiempo. Wiktionary also lists buena temperie.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| buen tiempo | /bwen tjempo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| buena temperie | /bwena tempeɾje/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
To express that the weather is good, Spanish speakers commonly use the phrase hace buen tiempo. While you might occasionally hear tener buen tiempo used in the sense of experiencing good weather, it is more standard to use the verb hacer. If you simply want to say that the weather is pleasant, you can also use the phrase Está agradable.
Which one should you use?
It is important not to confuse buen tiempo, which refers to weather, with buen temperamento, which refers to a person's good disposition or temperament.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase buen tiempo, the adjective bueno (good) is shortened to buen because it is placed immediately before the masculine singular noun tiempo.
How do you pronounce it?
/bwen tjempo/
Did you know?
- The word tiempo is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'tempo', as both trace back to a root meaning 'to stretch' or 'a string'.
- While tiempo is universal, the alternative form temperie is often used in specific expressions like a la intemperie, meaning to be exposed to the elements.
- While buen tiempo refers to the weather, the word tiempo also means 'time'. This allows for puns where a speaker can refer to both a 'good time' and 'good weather' simultaneously.
Examples in context
- ¿Crees que nos hará buen tiempo?Do you think we'll have good weather?This sentence shows how to ask if someone expects the weather to be good using buen tiempo.Tatoeba #2356313 by Shishir, translation #30057 by CK
- Espero que tengamos buen tiempo mañana.I hope we have good weather tomorrow.This sentence expresses a hope for the weather to be good using buen tiempo.Tatoeba #6843406 by arh, translation #6842887 by CK
- Buenos días. Tenemos buen tiempo hoy.Good morning. We have good weather today.This sentence uses buen tiempo to state that the current weather is good.Tatoeba #434815 by lukaszpp, translation #434814 by lukaszpp
- ¡Hace buen tiempo para ir a la playa!It's good weather to go to the beach!
- La temperatura está agradable hoy.The temperature is pleasant today.
- ¡Que disfrutes del buen clima!Enjoy the good weather!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are planning a trip to the beach.
- JavierNecesitamos buen tiempo para ir a la playa.We need good weather to go to the beach.
- ElenaEl pronóstico dice que hará sol.The forecast says it will be sunny.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Me alegra que haya buen tiempo.Great! I'm glad there is good weather.
- ElenaYo también, Elena estará muy feliz.Me too, Elena will be very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good weather” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buen, tiempo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
