Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
¿Qué tiempo hace? (What's the weather like?)
Learn to ask 'What's the weather like?' using '¿Qué tiempo hace?'
What you'll learn
- Identify at least four different weather conditions (e.g., sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy) in Spanish when shown a picture with 80% accuracy.
- Respond correctly to the question "¿Qué tiempo hace?" (What's the weather like?) with a complete Spanish sentence describing the weather shown in a picture, at least three out of four times.
- Apply learned vocabulary by creating a simple drawing of a specific weather condition and labeling it with the correct Spanish term.
- Match at least three out of four spoken Spanish weather descriptions to corresponding images.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Ask '¿Qué tiempo hace?' to inquire about the weather.
Identify and say at least five common weather expressions in Spanish (e.g., Hace sol, Llueve).
Correctly use the verb 'hacer' in basic weather phrases like 'Hace frío' and 'Hace calor'.
Correctly use the verbs 'llover' and 'nevar' in their simple forms: 'llueve' and 'nieva'.
Describe the weather in a picture using a simple Spanish sentence.
Answer the question '¿Qué tiempo hace?' with an appropriate weather phrase.
Look out your window! Is it sunny, rainy, or cloudy? ☀️🌧️ Let's learn how to talk about the weather in Spanish!
In this lesson, we will learn the special question we ask to find out about the weat...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
¿Qué tiempo hace?This is the main question we use in Spanish to ask 'What's the weather like?'.A friend calls you and asks, '¿Qué tiempo hace en tu ciudad?' (What's the weather like in your city?).
Hace sol ☀️This phrase means 'It's sunny'. We use the word 'hace' which comes from the verb 'to make' or 'to do'.En el verano, casi siempre hace sol.
Hace frío 🥶This phrase means 'It's cold'. We use 'hace' again to talk about the temperature.En diciembre, ¡hace mucho frío!
Hace calor🥵This phrase means 'It's hot'. Just like with 'frío', we use 'hace'.En la playa, hace calor.
Llueve 🌧️This word means 'It's raining'. It is a s...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Using 'Hace' for Weather
Hace + [weather noun]
In Spanish, we use the verb 'hacer' (in the form 'hace') to describe general weather conditions like sun, wind, heat, and cold. Think of it as the weather 'making' or 'doing' something. For example, 'Hace sol' (It's sunny) or 'Hace frío' (It's cold).
Using Action Verbs for Rain & Snow
Llueve (It rains) / Nieva (It snows)
For rain and snow, Spanish uses special action verbs that don't need 'hace'. The verb itself means 'it is raining' or 'it is snowing'. You just say 'Llueve' or 'Nieva'.
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Challenging
Es el mes de enero en Canadá. La temperatura es -10°C. Todo el suelo está cubierto de algo blanco y suave. ¿Qué tiempo hace y qué actividad es popular?
A.Nieva y hace frío. Es popular esquiar.
B.Llueve y hace fresco. Es popular nadar.
C.Hace sol y calor. Es popular tomar el sol.
D.Hace viento y está nublado. Es popular volar cometas.
Challenging
Hoy hace sol y calor. Ayer, llovió mucho y el parque estaba lleno de lodo (mud). ¿Qué actividad es buena para hoy, pero fue una mala idea ayer?
A.Ver una película en casa
B.Jugar al fútbol en el parque
C.Leer un libro en la biblioteca
D.Cocinar galletas en la cocina
Challenging
You read a weather report: 'Vientos fuertes del norte. El cielo está cubierto. No hay precipitación.' Which is the best summary of this report?
A.Hace sol y calor.
B.Hay una tormenta de nieve.
C.Llueve suavemente.
D.Hace mucho viento y está nublado.
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