el pronóstico del tiempo
/el pɾonostiko del tjempo/from spelling rules
The weather report in Spanish is el pronóstico del tiempo.
The phrase is used to describe a forecast that predicts future weather conditions. The word pronóstico is a common way to refer to a forecast in this context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of el pronóstico (the forecast), del (of the) and tiempo (time/weather).
Which one should you use?
While el pronóstico del tiempo specifically refers to the weather forecast, you may also see el reporte del clima used to mean the weather report.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the article and the noun to los pronósticos del tiempo.
Did you know?
- In a medical context, pronóstico is the exact word used for a 'prognosis' regarding a patient's recovery. This makes the phrase el pronóstico del tiempo share the same terminology as a doctor's prediction of a health outcome.
- The word tiempo is a linguistic doublet of the English word 'tempo'. While one describes the weather or the passage of hours, the other describes the speed of a piece of music.
- The Spanish word tiempo and the English word 'temperature' are distant relatives. Both originate from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stretch'.
Examples in context
- Según el pronóstico del tiempo, nevará esta noche.According to the weather report, it will snow tonight.This sentence shows how to use el pronóstico del tiempo to explain what will happen tonight.Tatoeba #1815137 by marcelostockle, translation #278912 by CC
- No deberías confiar demasiado en el pronóstico del tiempo.You shouldn't rely too heavily on the weather report.This sentence uses el pronóstico del tiempo to suggest not relying too much on a forecast.Tatoeba #4372370 by pchamorro, translation #66826 by CK
- ¿Cuál era el pronóstico del tiempo?What was the weather report?This sentence uses el pronóstico del tiempo to ask about a previous report.Tatoeba #338658 by tatoerique, translation #278913 by CK
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are planning a picnic in the park.
- Sofía¿Viste el pronóstico del tiempo para mañana?Did you see the weather report for tomorrow?
- MateoSí, dice que estará soleado.Yes, it says it will be sunny.
- SofíaEntonces podemos ir al parque, Mateo.Then we can go to the park, Mateo.
- Mateo¡Perfecto! Prepararé la comida.Perfect! I will prepare the food.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, el, pronóstico, tiempo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
