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"Storm" in Spanish: tormenta

la tormenta

Say it: tor-MEHN-tahfeminine · la tormentanoun/toɾˈmenta/

A storm is la tormenta (tor-MEHN-tah). It is feminine: la tormenta. Hay una tormenta means there is a storm. Weather often uses hay or venir with tormenta.

Weather alert

Hay una tormenta esta noche.
There is a storm tonight.
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How to pronounce tormenta

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tor-MEHN-tah

/toɾˈmenta/

tor-MEHN-tah. Stress MEHN. Soft final a. Say tormenta in three beats.

"Storm" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la tormentathe storm

Default noun.

hay una tormentathere is a storm

Weather report.

viene una tormentaa storm is coming

Warning.

después de la tormentaafter the storm

Time phrase.

How to use tormenta in real life

  1. 1Weather alert

    Hay una tormenta esta noche.

    There is a storm tonight.

    Hay una tormenta.

  2. 2Window check

    La tormenta suena fuerte.

    The storm sounds loud.

    La tormenta.

  3. 3After rain

    Después de la tormenta sale el sol.

    After the storm the sun comes out.

    Después de la tormenta.

Mistakes English speakers make with tormenta

Incorrect: El tormenta es fuerte.

Correct: La tormenta es fuerte.

Tormenta is feminine: la tormenta.

Incorrect: Hace tormenta afuera.

Correct: Hay una tormenta afuera.

Say hay una tormenta; storm presence uses hay, not hacer.

Good to know

Alerts warn of tormenta eléctrica with lightning. People wait out la tormenta indoors. Use hay una tormenta; hacer fits heat and cold more than storms.

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Canceling outdoor plans

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Viene una tormenta pronto?

    Is a storm coming soon?

  2. You

    Sí. Hay tormenta en el radar.

    Yes. There’s a storm on the radar.

  3. ChatPal

    Mejor nos quedamos en casa.

    We’d better stay home.

  4. You

    De acuerdo. Pedimos comida.

    Agreed. Let’s order food.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Storm" in Spanish

Is tormenta feminine?

Yes: la tormenta.

Hay tormenta or hace tormenta?

Say hay una tormenta. Hacer fits heat and cold more than tormenta.

How do you pronounce tormenta?

tor-MEHN-tah with stress on MEHN.

How do I say a storm is coming?

Viene una tormenta.

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