Meaning
Indicates that there is significant wind.
Cultural Background
The 'Levante' is a famous strong wind in the Strait of Gibraltar. When 'hace viento de Levante', locals often stay away from the beach because the sand blows painfully. In the south of Argentina, wind is a constant part of life. Trees often grow tilted in one direction because 'hace viento' almost every day of the year. There is a famous area in Oaxaca called 'La Ventosa' where it is so windy that trucks sometimes tip over.
The 'Mucho' Rule
Always remember: if you can count it or it's a thing (like wind), use 'mucho'. If it's a feeling or quality, use 'muy'. Since wind is a thing, it's always 'mucho viento'.
Silent H
Never pronounce the 'h' in 'hace'. It should sound like 'ace' in English but with an 'ah' sound.
Meaning
Indicates that there is significant wind.
The 'Mucho' Rule
Always remember: if you can count it or it's a thing (like wind), use 'mucho'. If it's a feeling or quality, use 'muy'. Since wind is a thing, it's always 'mucho viento'.
Silent H
Never pronounce the 'h' in 'hace'. It should sound like 'ace' in English but with an 'ah' sound.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct way to say 'It is very windy'.
Hoy ______.
We use 'hacer' for weather and 'mucho' because 'viento' is a noun.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'hacer'.
Ayer ______ viento y no pudimos ir a la playa.
'Ayer' indicates the past tense (preterite).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a kite festival.
Wind is necessary for flying kites.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Quieres ir al parque? B: No, ______.
Standard weather expression.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Weather with 'Hacer'
Hacer + Noun
- • Hace viento
- • Hace sol
- • Hace frío
- • Hace calor
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHoy ______.
We use 'hacer' for weather and 'mucho' because 'viento' is a noun.
Ayer ______ viento y no pudimos ir a la playa.
'Ayer' indicates the past tense (preterite).
You are at a kite festival.
Wind is necessary for flying kites.
A: ¿Quieres ir al parque? B: No, ______.
Standard weather expression.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, it is grammatically correct, but it sounds more formal or like a textbook. 'Hace viento' is much more natural in conversation.
Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.
You can say 'hace un poco de viento'.
Because 'viento' is a noun (wind), not an adjective (windy). You can't have 'very wind' in English, and you can't have 'muy viento' in Spanish.
Related Phrases
hace sol
similarit is sunny
hace fresco
similarit is chilly/cool
soplar el viento
specialized formthe wind is blowing
