rayo
/ˈraʝo/
The English phrase 'spoke' translates to Spanish as rayo in the context of a sudden flash of light during a storm.
Use rayo specifically when you are talking about the visible flash of light seen during a storm.
Which one should you use?
Use rayo to refer to the visible flash of light, whereas trueno refers to the sound (thunder) that follows it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of rayo is rayos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈraʝo/
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Examples in context
- Ayer hablé con el director de la empresa.Yesterday, I spoke with the company's director.
- Ella habló en una conferencia sobre el medio ambiente.She spoke at a conference about the environment.
- Durante la reunión, Andrés conversó con los inversionistas.During the meeting, Andrés spoke with the investors.
- Ayer hablé con mi mejor amigo sobre nuestras vacaciones.Yesterday, I spoke with my best friend about our vacation.
- ¿Tú hablaste con María acerca de la fiesta?Did you speak with María about the party?
- Ayer Juan platicó con su hermana sobre el próximo concierto.Yesterday, Juan spoke with his sister about the upcoming concert.
- Mis amigos y yo charlamos hasta altas horas de la noche.My friends and I spoke until late at night.
- Durante el debate, los políticos dialogaron sobre los problemas del país.During the debate, the politicians spoke about the country's issues.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are watching a thunderstorm from the porch.
- DanielMira, ¡acaba de caer un rayo!Look, a lightning bolt just struck!
- ElenaFue increíble, iluminó todo.That was incredible, it lit everything up.
- DanielEspero que no haya causado fuego.I hope it didn't cause a fire.
- ElenaParece que todo está bien, Daniel.It seems like everything is fine, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rayo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rayo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
