¿qué tiempo hace hoy?
/ˈke ˈtjempo ˈaθe ˈoi/word by word
The English phrase "what is the weather today?" is translated into Spanish as ¿qué tiempo hace hoy?
This phrase is used to ask about the current atmospheric conditions of the day. You might receive answers describing specific conditions, such as soleado (sunny), lluvioso (rainy) or nublado (cloudy).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "what weather does it make today?" because Spanish uses the verb hacer (to make/do) to describe weather conditions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression ¿Qué onda con el clima hoy? is a colloquial form used in certain Latin American countries like Mexico.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word hace is the third-person singular conjugation of hacer. In this context, it functions as an impersonal verb to describe the state of the weather.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈke ˈtjempo ˈaθe ˈoi/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid asking ¿cómo es el tiempo hoy? While this is a literal translation of "how is the weather today?", it is not the natural or idiomatic way to ask the question in Spanish. Instead, use ¿qué tiempo hace hoy?
Did you know?
- While tiempo refers to the weather in this phrase, it is also the word for 'time', creating a double meaning that is common in many Spanish expressions.
- The verb hacer used in this weather phrase is the same verb used in Spanish to describe how long ago an event occurred, much like the English word 'ago'.
- The Spanish word for weather, tiempo, is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'tempo' and 'temperature', all sharing a root meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'.
Examples in context
- Hoy hace mucho calor.Today it is very hot.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a walk in the park.
- DanielMaría, ¿qué tiempo hace hoy?María, what is the weather today?
- MaríaHace mucho sol, Daniel.It is very sunny, Daniel.
- Daniel¡Perfecto! Podemos ir al parque.Perfect! We can go to the park.
- MaríaSí, es un día ideal.Yes, it is an ideal day.
