Spanish · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Wind" in Spanish: viento
el viento
Wind is el viento (BYEN-toh). It is masculine: el viento. Say hace viento when it is windy. Un viento fuerte means a strong wind.
Beach day
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How to pronounce viento
Say it
BYEN-toh
/ˈbjen.to/
BYEN-toh. Stress BYEN. Soft v like English b. Clear ie diphthong. Say viento fully.
"Wind" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el viento | the wind Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hace viento | it's windy Weather with hacer. | Weather with hacer. |
| el viento fuerte | the strong wind Storm or coast talk. | Storm or coast talk. |
| contra el viento | against the wind Walking or cycling. | Walking or cycling. |
How to use viento in real life
- 1Beach day
Hoy hace mucho viento.
It's very windy today.
Hace viento.
- 2Closing a window
Cierra. Entra el viento.
Close it. The wind is coming in.
El viento.
- 3Flight delay chat
El viento fuerte atrasó el vuelo.
The strong wind delayed the flight.
Viento fuerte.
Mistakes English speakers make with viento
Incorrect: La viento es frío.
Correct: El viento es frío.
Viento is masculine: el viento.
Incorrect: Está viento.
Correct: Hace viento.
Windy weather uses hace viento.
Good to know
Coastal cities warn about el viento on ferry days. Markets cover goods when hace viento. Learners should stick with hace viento, not está viento.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking by the coast
ChatPal
Uf, qué viento tan fuerte.
Ugh, what a strong wind.
You
Sí. El viento me mueve el pelo.
Yes. The wind is moving my hair.
ChatPal
Guardemos las gorras. Hace viento.
Let's put the caps away. It's windy.
You
Buena idea. Volvamos ya.
Good idea. Let's head back now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wind" in Spanish
Is viento masculine?
Yes: el viento, un viento frío.
How do I say it's windy?
Hace viento.
How do you pronounce viento?
BYEN-toh with stress on BYEN.
Está viento—okay?
No. Use hace viento.
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