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    Llover (en. Rain)

    /ʝoˈβeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of precipitation of water in the form of drops.
    It rained all afternoon yesterday.
    Ayer llovió toda la tarde.
    To express that there is an abundance of something.
    Money rains at this party.
    El dinero llueve en esta fiesta.
    It can refer to something unexpected or surprising.
    When we least expected it, good news rained down.
    Cuando menos lo esperábamos, llovieron buenas noticias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pluviare', which means 'to rain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It's raining on wet ground
    It refers to a situation that is already complicated and worsens even more.
    llueve sobre mojado
    It's raining cats and dogs
    To rain very abundantly.
    llueve a cántaros
    When it rains, it rains to satisfaction
    When it is bad, it tends to be to a great extent or intensity.
    cuando llueve, llueve a gusto

    Related Words

    rain
    The fall of water in drops coming from clouds.
    lluvia
    downpour
    Intense and sudden rain.
    aguacero
    shower
    Brief and strong rain.
    chubasco

    Slang Meanings

    Raining seas
    In summer, it rains seas in this region.
    En verano, llueve a mares en esta región.
    Raining gold
    In that region, it rains gold with so many job opportunities.
    En esa región, llueve oro con tantas oportunidades laborales.