poncho para la lluvia
/pont͡ʃo paɾa la ʝubja/from spelling rules
In Spanish, a rain poncho is called poncho para la lluvia.
This phrase refers to a waterproof garment worn over clothes to keep the body dry during rain.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of poncho (poncho), para (for), la (the) and lluvia (rain).
Which one should you use?
While poncho para la lluvia specifically describes a poncho, the single word impermeable is a common alternative used to refer more broadly to any waterproof clothing, such as a raincoat or a rain poncho.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, poncho para la lluvia is frequently used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to the word 'poncho' to get ponchos para la lluvia.
How do you pronounce it?
/pontʃo paɾa la ʝubja/
Did you know?
- While poncho para la lluvia is a literal description, a traditional wool poncho is actually not waterproof and would soak through in a storm.
- The word poncho is not originally Spanish, but was borrowed from the Quechua word punchu used in the Andes.
- In the Andean highlands, the original poncho was designed to be versatile, serving as both a daily garment and a blanket for sleeping outdoors.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu poncho para la lluvia, ¿dónde lo compraste?I love your rain poncho, where did you buy it?
- Los lugareños llevan puesto su poncho para la lluvia en esta época del año.The locals wear their rain poncho at this time of year.
- Necesito un poncho para la lluvia.I need a rain poncho.
- El poncho para la lluvia es azul.The rain poncho is blue.
- ¿Tienes un poncho para la lluvia en la mochila?Do you have a rain poncho in the backpack?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are preparing to go outside during a storm.
- MateoLucía, ¿tienes un poncho para la lluvia?Lucía, do you have a rain poncho?
- LucíaSí, tengo dos en el armario.Yes, I have two in the closet.
- MateoPerfecto, préstame uno, por favor.Perfect, lend me one, please.
- LucíaAquí tienes, Mateo.Here you go, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, lluvia, para, poncho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
