pluvia
[ˈpɫʊ.wi.a]
The English word rain is translated into Latin as pluvia.
Pluvia is a noun used to describe an instance of particles falling. If you wish to describe something as rainy or relating to rain, you can use the adjective pluvialis.
Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pluvia is the standard term, the word imber is a more formal way to refer to rain, specifically when describing a heavy shower or a continuous downpour. Additionally, nimbus is used to specifically denote a rainstorm or a dark rain cloud.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, pluvia changes form depending on its role in a sentence. The genitive singular form is pluviae, used to express 'of rain'. The accusative singular form is pluviam, used when rain is the direct object of a verb. The plural form is pluviae, meaning 'rains'.
Did you know?
- Romans used the term nimbus to describe not just rain clouds but also the divine halo or cloud of glory surrounding a deity in art.
- The Latin word for rain, pluvia, is the root of the English word 'pluviophile', which describes a person who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days.
- The Latin word nimbus for a raincloud is the direct ancestor of the English word 'nimbus' and the weather term 'nimbostratus'.
Examples in context
- Pluvia nobis non placet.We don't like rain.This sentence shows how to express a lack of liking for pluvia.Tatoeba #1409874 by alexmarcelo, translation #1042310 by yessoos
- Aer post pluviam mundior est.The air is cleaner after rain.This sentence uses the form pluviam to describe the state of the air after rain.Tatoeba #12017556 by carlosalberto, translation #12017521 by carlosalberto
- Sonitus pluviae musica mihi est.The sound of rain is music to me.This sentence uses the form pluviae to describe the sound of rain.Tatoeba #12930372 by carlosalberto, translation #12858372 by CK
- Hodie pluvia nimia cecidit.Today heavy rain fell.
- Impetuoso imbre conturbatus sum.I was soaked by the torrential rain.
- Villam īnundāvit imber maximus subito.The biggest rain suddenly flooded the village.
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Example conversation
Aurelia and Gaius are standing by a window watching a storm.
- AureliaPluvia magna cadit.Heavy rain is falling.
- GaiusIta, pluvia noctem obscurat.Yes, the rain obscures the night.
- AureliaCessabitne pluvia mox?Will the rain stop soon?
- GaiusNon scio, sed frigidum est.I do not know, but it is cold.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pluvia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
