Signification
Describing the current weather condition with clouds.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'está nublado' is often a common topic of conversation in 'terrazas' (outdoor cafes). If it gets too cloudy, people might move inside, fearing a sudden Mediterranean downpour. In Lima, the phrase is almost redundant for half the year. The city is famous for its 'gris panza de burro' (donkey belly grey). Locals are very used to it being 'nublado' without it ever actually raining. In Mexico City, a 'día nublado' in the afternoon often signals the daily summer rain. People see the clouds and know they have about 30 minutes to find cover. Argentines might use 'está cerrado' as a synonym for 'está nublado' when the cloud cover is very thick and low.
Avoid 'Hace'
Never say 'Hace nublado'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Use 'un poco'
If it's not very cloudy, say 'Está un poco nublado' to sound more natural.
Signification
Describing the current weather condition with clouds.
Avoid 'Hace'
Never say 'Hace nublado'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Use 'un poco'
If it's not very cloudy, say 'Está un poco nublado' to sound more natural.
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Spanish speaker, just look up and say 'Está nublado, ¿verdad?' It works every time.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
Hoy el cielo ________ nublado.
Weather conditions that are temporary states use the verb 'estar'.
Fill in the missing word.
No veo el sol porque está ________.
The word 'nublado' describes a sky where the sun is hidden by clouds.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: ¿Quieres ir a la playa? B: No, mira el cielo, ________.
'Está nublado' is the standard way to describe the sky in this context.
Match the weather to the activity.
If someone says 'Está nublado', which activity is most likely?
Cloudy days provide soft, diffused light which is great for photography.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Weather Verbs in Spanish
Use ESTAR
- • Nublado
- • Despejado
- • Cubierto
Use HACE
- • Sol
- • Viento
- • Frío
- • Calor
Use HAY
- • Niebla
- • Tormenta
- • Nubes
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHoy el cielo ________ nublado.
Weather conditions that are temporary states use the verb 'estar'.
No veo el sol porque está ________.
The word 'nublado' describes a sky where the sun is hidden by clouds.
A: ¿Quieres ir a la playa? B: No, mira el cielo, ________.
'Está nublado' is the standard way to describe the sky in this context.
If someone says 'Está nublado', which activity is most likely?
Cloudy days provide soft, diffused light which is great for photography.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBecause 'nublado' is an adjective describing a state. 'Hacer' is used with nouns like 'sol' or 'calor'.
No, it sounds very unnatural. Always use 'está' for weather conditions.
'Nublado' is more common in conversation; 'nuboso' is more technical and used in forecasts.
You can say 'parcialmente nublado' or 'nubes y claros'.
Only metaphorically, like 'tener la mente nublada' (to have a clouded mind).
No, 'cubierto' means the sky is 100% grey. 'Nublado' can just mean there are many clouds.
Use the reflexive verb: 'Se está nublando'.
Yes, 'está nublado' is universal across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Usually, we use 'turbio' for cloudy liquids, but 'nublado' can be used for eyes/vision.
It means blurry vision, often due to health issues or tiredness.
Expressions liées
Hay nubes
similarThere are clouds
Está cubierto
specialized formIt is overcast
Se está nublando
builds onIt is getting cloudy
Nubes y claros
contrastPartly cloudy
Está despejado
contrastIt is clear
