parcialmente soleado
/paɾθjalmente soleado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "partly sunny" is translated into Spanish as parcialmente soleado.
This phrase is used in weather forecasts to describe a sky that is partly covered by clouds.
What does it mean word for word?
The term parcialmente soleado is a combination of the adverb parcialmente, meaning "partially" and the adjective soleado, meaning "sunny".
Which one should you use?
While parcialmente soleado is a standard way to express this, you may also encounter Parcialmente despejado, which translates to "partly clear".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Parcialmente despejado con intervalos soleados is often used to express the concept of "partly sunny".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective soleado must agree in both gender and number with the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾθjalmente soleado/
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente in parcialmente is derived from the Latin word mēns, meaning 'mind'. This suggests that the adverb originally described the state of mind or manner of a person.
- If a weather report describes the sky as despejado, it suggests that clouds have been cleared away, whereas soleado focuses on the sun's presence.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, weather forecasts describe the sky through 'intervals' rather than a single state of being 'partially' something. You are more likely to hear about intervalos soleados than the literal translation of 'partly sunny'.
Examples in context
- Se espera que el día esté parcialmente soleado, con intervalos de sol y nubes.It is expected that the day will be partly sunny, with intervals of sun and clouds.
- El cielo estará parcialmente despejado, aunque algunas nubes podrían aparecer en la tarde.The sky will be partly clear, although some clouds could appear in the afternoon.
- La mañana estará algo soleada, pero es posible que se nuble un poco por la tarde.The morning will be somewhat sunny, but it is possible that it will cloud up a bit in the afternoon.
- Se espera que el día esté parcialmente despejado con intervalos soleados, lo cual permitirá disfrutar del buen tiempo.It is expected that the day will be partly clear with sunny intervals, which will allow enjoying the good weather.
- El pronóstico dice que estará parcialmente soleado.The forecast says it will be partly sunny.
- Hoy el cielo estará parcialmente soleado.Today the sky will be partly sunny.
- Mañana será un día parcialmente soleado.Tomorrow will be a partly sunny day.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a walk in the park.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿viste el pronóstico del tiempo?Sofía, did you see the weather forecast?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, dice que estará parcialmente soleado.Yes, Alejandro, it says it will be partly sunny.
- AlejandroPerfecto, entonces podemos salir ahora.Perfect, then we can go out now.
- SofíaDe acuerdo, busco mis gafas de sol.Alright, I'll look for my sunglasses.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parcialmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
