Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Is it going to rain?" in Italian: Pioverà?
Pioverà?
Is it going to rain? in Italian is Pioverà? (pyoh-veh-RAH)—the future of piovere. You can also ask Pensi che pioverà? or Piove domani? for tomorrow's rain.
Leaving without a jacket
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How to pronounce Pioverà?
Say it
pyoh-veh-RAH
/pjo.veˈra/
Pioverà stresses RAH: pyoh-veh-RAH. The final à is open and clear.
"Is it going to rain?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Pioverà? | Is it going to rain? Direct future question. | Direct future question. |
| Pensi che pioverà? | Do you think it will rain? Softer, with an opinion ask. | Softer, with an opinion ask. |
| Piove? | Is it raining? Right now, not future. | Right now, not future. |
| Porterà un ombrello: pioverà. | Take an umbrella: it will rain. Advice with the same verb. | Advice with the same verb. |
How to use Pioverà? in real life
- 1Leaving without a jacket
Pioverà questo pomeriggio?
Is it going to rain this afternoon?
Pioverà + time expression.
- 2Checking before a hike
Secondo te pioverà in montagna?
Do you think it will rain in the mountains?
Secondo te softens the question.
- 3Looking at a dark sky
Guarda le nuvole: pioverà presto.
Look at the clouds: it will rain soon.
Statement form of the same future.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pioverà?
Incorrect: È andando a piovere?
Correct: Pioverà?
Italian uses the future pioverà, not a calque of is it going to rain.
Incorrect: Pioverà? (when rain is already falling)
Correct: Piove?
Use piove for right now; pioverà is future.
Good to know
Weather chat is constant on Italian trains and trails. Pioverà? often comes with ombrello talk, and forecasts on TV still drive weekend plans—especially for beach days and mountain escapes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to bring umbrellas
ChatPal
Pioverà stasera, secondo il meteo.
It will rain tonight, according to the forecast.
You
Pioverà davvero o solo un po'?
Will it really rain or only a bit?
ChatPal
Dicono che pioverà forte dopo cena.
They say it will rain hard after dinner.
You
Allora prendo l'ombrello.
Then I'll take the umbrella.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Is it going to rain?" in Italian
How do I ask if it will rain tomorrow?
Pioverà domani? or Piove domani?
What is the infinitive?
Piovere—to rain.
Piove vs pioverà?
Piove is raining now. Pioverà is future.
How do I say it might rain?
Potrebbe piovere, or forse pioverà.
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