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"Cloud" in Spanish: nube
la nube
A cloud is la nube (NOO-beh). It is feminine: la nube, las nubes. Nublado means cloudy. Hay nubes negras warns of dark clouds.
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How to pronounce nube
Say it
NOO-beh
/ˈnu.βe/
NOO-beh. Stress NOO. Soft b. Final e short. Plural nubes is NOO-behs.
"Cloud" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nube | the cloud One cloud. | One cloud. |
| las nubes | the clouds Plural. | Plural. |
| nublado / nublada | cloudy Sky or day description. | Sky or day description. |
| la nube negra | the dark cloud Storm warning. | Storm warning. |
How to use nube in real life
- 1Looking up
Esa nube se ve gris.
That cloud looks gray.
Esa nube.
- 2Forecast chat
Hay muchas nubes esta tarde.
There are many clouds this afternoon.
Nubes plural.
- 3Photo
La nube tapa el sol.
The cloud covers the sun.
La nube as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with nube
Incorrect: El nube es blanca.
Correct: La nube es blanca.
Nube is feminine: la nube.
Incorrect: Hay un nube.
Correct: Hay una nube.
Use una nube, not un nube.
Good to know
Weather chat points at una nube before asking ¿va a llover? Kids name shapes in las nubes. Keep nube feminine even though English speakers expect masculine.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding on a walk
ChatPal
Mira esa nube oscura.
Look at that dark cloud.
You
Sí. Esa nube trae lluvia.
Yes. That cloud brings rain.
ChatPal
Llevemos paraguas por las nubes.
Let's bring umbrellas because of the clouds.
You
De acuerdo. Salimos igual.
Agreed. We'll still go out.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cloud" in Spanish
Is nube feminine?
Yes: la nube, las nubes.
How do you pronounce nube?
NOO-beh with stress on NOO.
How do I say cloudy?
Nublado / nublada, or hay nubes.
What article do I use?
Una nube / la nube.
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