How to Say “Rainy Weather” in Italian

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tempo piovoso
/ˈtɛm.po pjoˈvo.zo/word by word
The Italian phrase for "rainy weather" is tempo piovoso.
The phrase tempo piovoso is used to describe weather characterized by the falling of rain. While it is a correct way to name the phenomenon, Italian speakers more commonly use the verb piove (it is raining) to describe the actual state of the weather. For very heavy rain, you might use the informal expression Sta piovendo a dirotto! to mean "It's pouring down!" Other related weather terms include Pioviggine (drizzle), Piovere (to rain), Nevicare (to snow) and Grandinare (to hail).

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the noun tempo (weather or time) and the adjective piovoso (rainy).

Which one should you use?

Tempo piovoso specifically refers to rain, whereas tempo brutto is a broader term used for any unpleasant or stormy weather.

How does it change in a sentence?

Because tempo is a masculine singular noun, the adjective piovoso must agree in gender and number as a masculine singular form.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation of tempo piovoso is /ˈtɛm.po pjoˈvo.zo/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.

Did you know?

  • The term piovoso is a calque of the French word pluviôse, which was used as the name for a month in the French Republican Calendar.
  • The Italian word for weather tempo shares the same root as the English word 'tempo' in music, reflecting the concept of time and pace.

Examples in context

  • A causa del tempo piovoso fuori, scelse di restare al chiuso e di leggere.
    Because of the rainy weather outside, he chose to stay indoors and read.
    This sentence shows the use of tempo piovoso to explain a reason for staying indoors.
    Tatoeba #13487738 by Nuel, translation #13487736 by Nuel
  • Piove tantissimo oggi!
    It's raining a lot today!
  • Non mi piace il tempo piovoso.
    I do not like rainy weather.

Example conversation

Martina and Lorenzo are looking out the window.

  1. Martina

    Guarda che tempo piovoso c'è oggi!
    Look what rainy weather we have today!
  2. Lorenzo

    Sì, non possiamo andare al parco.
    Yes, we can't go to the park.
  3. Martina

    Hai un ombrello per Lorenzo?
    Do you have an umbrella for Lorenzo?
  4. Lorenzo

    Sì, ne ho uno nello zaino.
    Yes, I have one in the backpack.

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