tormenta
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico a storm is a tormenta. A thunderstorm is a tormenta eléctrica and a tropical storm is a tormenta tropical.
Meaning: violent weather (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| tormenta | neutral, Mexico |
| tormenta eléctrica | thunderstorm |
| tormenta tropical | tropical storm |
The weather service uses tormenta tropical for storms in the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. In daily speech people say viene una tormenta when dark clouds roll in.
Which one should you use?
A hurricane is a huracán in Spanish, which is a stronger kind of storm. A light rain is llovizna.
When do people say it?
In central Mexico the rainy season runs from about June to September, and afternoon storms are common.
Did you know?
- The Mexican rainy season brings afternoon storms in many regions, and people plan outdoor events for the morning.
Examples in context
- Viene una tormenta fuerte.A strong storm is coming.
- Hubo una tormenta eléctrica anoche.There was a thunderstorm last night.
- La tormenta tropical llegó a la costa.The tropical storm reached the coast.
Example conversation
Pilar looks out the window with her father in Veracruz.
- PilarPapá, mira qué nubes tan negras.Dad, look at those black clouds.
- PapáVa a caer una tormenta.A storm is going to fall.
- PilarEntonces cierro las ventanas.Then I will close the windows.
