Spanish Weather Vocabulary

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Imagine David, Rohan, and Juan are on a vacation in Mexico. They hear locals saying "Hace buen tiempo". What does it mean?

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The weather is good

Answer explanation

The phrase "Hace buen tiempo" is Spanish for "The weather is good." It is used to describe pleasant weather conditions, such as sunny or mild temperatures. The other options, "It's cold," "It's hot," and "It's raining," do not accurately translate the meaning of the phrase.

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What does the phrase "Hace calor" mean?

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It's hot

Answer explanation

The question asks for the meaning of the phrase 'Hace calor' in English. Among the given options, the correct translation is 'It's hot', which accurately conveys the meaning of the phrase. The other options do not correctly translate the phrase.

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What does the local saying "Hace fresco" mean in Guatemala?

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It's cool

Answer explanation

The phrase "Hace fresco" in Spanish translates to "It's cool" in English. This expression is used to describe the weather when it is neither too hot nor too cold, but rather a comfortable temperature. The other options, such as 'It's cold', 'It's hot', and 'The weather is good', do not accurately convey the meaning of the phrase.

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What does "Hace frio" mean?

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It's cold

Answer explanation

The question asks for the meaning of the phrase "Hace frio" in English. The correct choice is "It's cold," as it accurately translates the Spanish phrase, which is commonly used to describe cold weather conditions. The other options do not provide the correct translation.

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Mia says, "Hace mal tiempo." What does she mean?

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The weather is bad

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Hace mal tiempo' is Spanish for 'The weather is bad.' It describes a situation where the weather conditions are unfavorable, such as rain, snow, or strong winds. The other options, 'It's cold,' 'It's hot,' and 'The weather is good,' do not accurately convey the meaning of the phrase.

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Anika, Daniel, and Noah are planning a beach day. They check the weather forecast and see "Hace sol." What does this mean for their beach day?

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It's sunny

Answer explanation

The question asks for the meaning of the phrase "Hace sol". Among the given options, the correct translation is "It's sunny". This phrase is used to describe the weather when the sun is shining brightly.

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Evelyn says, "Hace viento." What does she mean?

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It's windy

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Hace viento' is Spanish for 'It's windy.' This expression is used to describe the weather condition when there is a significant amount of wind. The other options, 'It's hot,' 'The weather is good,' and 'It's raining,' do not accurately translate the meaning of 'Hace viento.' Therefore, the correct choice is 'It's windy.'

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Arjun says, "Esta húmedo." What does he mean?

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It's humid

Answer explanation

The question asks for the meaning of the Spanish phrase "Esta húmedo." Among the given options, the correct translation is "It's humid." The other options, "It's hot," "The weather is good," and "It's snowing," do not accurately convey the meaning of the phrase.

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During a Spanish class, Daniel said, "Esta lloviznando." What did Daniel mean?

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It's raining lightly (sprinkling)

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Esta lloviznando' is Spanish for 'It's raining lightly (sprinkling)'. In this context, lloviznando refers to a light rain or drizzle. The other options, 'It's foggy', 'It's hot', and 'The weather is good', do not accurately translate the meaning of the phrase.

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Rohan says, "Esta nublado." What does Rohan mean?

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It's cloudy

Answer explanation

The question asks for the meaning of the Spanish phrase 'Esta nublado.' Among the given options, 'It's cloudy' is the correct translation, as it accurately represents the meaning of the phrase in English. The other options do not convey the same meaning.