Lluvia (en. Rain)

/ˈʝu.βja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
It is a form of precipitation that consists of water droplets falling from the atmosphere to the ground.
Rain is essential for the growth of plants.
La lluvia es esencial para el crecimiento de las plantas.
Meteorological phenomenon characterized by the fall of water in the form of droplets.
He always carries an umbrella just in case it rains.
Siempre lleva un paraguas por si acaso hay lluvia.
It occurs when water vapor condenses in the air and forms clouds.
The rain started falling at seven in the evening.
La lluvia comenzó a caer a las siete de la tarde.

Etymology

From Latin 'pluvia', which means 'rain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brainstorming
Activity in which various proposals or solutions are generated.
lluvia de ideas
give a rain day
Allowing someone to miss or take a break without justification.
dar el día de lluvia

Related Words

rainy
Adjective that describes a climate or weather where there is a lot of rain.
lluvioso
downpour
Intense and brief rain.
chaparrón
precipitation
Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere.
precipitación

Slang Meanings

heavy rain
Today we had a real downpour.
Hoy nos cayó una lluvia de a de veras.
light rain
Don't worry, it's just a drizzle.
No te preocupes, es solo una llovizna.