Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Lluvia: rain
lluvia
Pronunciation: YOO-vyah (stress the capital letters)
Lluvia means “rain” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: rain
- How to say it: YOO-vyah
- Gender: la lluvia
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “lluvia” means and how to use it
Lluvia means “rain.” The verb is llover (to rain).
Gender and plural
- Gender: la lluvia (feminine)
- Plural: las lluvias
Examples with audio
- La lluvia empieza por la tarde.The rain starts in the afternoon.
- Me gusta el sonido de la lluvia.I like the sound of the rain.
- Hoy hay mucha lluvia.There is a lot of rain today.
Usage tip
To say “it is raining,” use “llueve” or “está lloviendo.” The ll is pronounced like “y” in most of Latin America.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “rain” in Spanish?
“rain” in Spanish is “lluvia.” It is pronounced YOO-vyah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “lluvia”?
Say YOO-vyah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “lluvia” masculine or feminine?
Lluvia is feminine: “la lluvia.” The plural is “lluvias.”
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