tiempo tormentoso
/tjempo toɾmentoso/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "stormy weather" is tiempo tormentoso.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tiempo (time/weather) and tormentoso (stormy).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because tiempo is a masculine noun, the adjective tormentoso must also be in the masculine form. To express plural forms, such as "stormy periods", both the noun and the adjective must take the '-s' ending, resulting in tiempos tormentosos.
Did you know?
- The word tormentoso is built from tormento, which shares its roots with the English word 'torment'. This connects the physical violence of a storm to the idea of mental suffering.
- The word tiempo is the root of the English musical term 'tempo', which specifically refers to the speed or pace of a piece of music.
- While tiempo tormentoso describes the atmosphere, the adjective tormentoso is often used to describe a person's volatile personality or a relationship full of conflict.
Examples in context
- El tiempo tormentoso fue horrendo.The stormy weather was dreadful.This sentence is useful for describing how tiempo tormentoso was dreadful.Tatoeba #5901176 by albrusgher, translation #43499 by orcrist
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at a weather forecast.
- AlejandroMira el pronóstico para mañana.Look at the forecast for tomorrow.
- SofíaParece que habrá tiempo tormentoso.It looks like there will be stormy weather.
- AlejandroEntonces no podemos ir a la playa.Then we cannot go to the beach.
- SofíaTienes razón, Alejandro, es mejor quedarse.You are right, Alejandro, it is better to stay.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tiempo, tormentoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
