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Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to weather in Galician. Weather is a topic that is relevant to our everyday lives, as it affects our plans, activities, and even our moods. By learning weather vocabulary in Galician, you will be able to describe and talk about different weather conditions in this beautiful language.

We will start by learning the names of common weather conditions in Galician, such as sunny, rainy, and windy. We will provide examples and practice exercises to help you reinforce your learning. Additionally, we will also delve into the cultural aspects of weather in Galicia, exploring any regional variations and interesting facts related to this topic.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of the weather vocabulary in Galician and be able to confidently talk about the weather in conversations with native speakers.

Weather Vocabulary

Let's begin by learning the names of common weather conditions in Galician. Weather vocabulary is essential for daily conversations, as it allows us to express our opinions, make plans, and engage in small talk. Knowing how to describe the weather accurately will enable you to communicate effectively with native Galician speakers. Here are some important weather words in Galician:

Sunny

- Sol (sun) - Ensolarado/a (sunny)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Sol | Ensolarado/a |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /sol/ | /ensolaɾaˈdo/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Sun | Sunny |}

Example Sentences:

• Hoxe está moi ensolarado. (Today is very sunny.)
• Gústame ir á praia cando fai sol. (I like to go to the beach when it's sunny.)

Cloudy

- Nube (cloud) - Encoberto/a (cloudy)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Nube | Encoberto/a |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /ˈnube/ | /enkoˈβeɾto/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Cloud | Cloudy |}

Example Sentences:

• Está un pouco encoberto hoxe. (It's a bit cloudy today.)
• As nubes están cubrindo todo o ceo. (The clouds are covering the entire sky.)

Rainy

- Chuvia (rain) - Chuvioso/a (rainy)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Chuvia | Chuvioso/a |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /ˈtʃuβja/ | /tʃuβjoˈso/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Rain | Rainy |}

Example Sentences:

• Chove moito hoxe. (It's raining a lot today.)
• Leva o teu chubasqueiro porque vai estar chuvoso. (Take your raincoat because it's going to be rainy.)

Windy

- Vento (wind) - Ventoso/a (windy)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Vento | Ventoso/a |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /ˈβento/ | /βenˈtoso/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Wind | Windy |}

Example Sentences:

• Fai moito vento na praia. (It's very windy at the beach.)
• Non saio sen o meu abrigo porque está ventoso. (I don't go out without my jacket because it's windy.)

Snowy

- Neve (snow) - Nevado/a (snowy)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Neve | Nevado/a |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /ˈneβe/ | /neˈβaðo/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Snow | Snowy |}

Example Sentences:

• Houbo moita neve este inverno. (There was a lot of snow this winter.)
• As montañas están cubertas de neve. (The mountains are covered in snow.)

Foggy

- Néboa (fog) - Néboado/a (foggy)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Néboa | Néboado/a |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /ˈneβoa/ | /ˈneβoaðo/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Fog | Foggy |}

Example Sentences:

• A néboa está tan densa que non se ve a uns metros de distancia. (The fog is so dense that you can't see a few meters away.)
• É mellor conducir con precaución cando está néboado. (It's better to drive with caution when it's foggy.)

Hot

- Quente (hot)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Quente |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /ˈkente/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Hot |}

Example Sentences:

• Fai moito calor no verán. (It's very hot in the summer.)
• Necesito tomar unha ducha fría porque estou quente. (I need to take a cold shower because I'm hot.)

Cold

- Frío (cold)

Galician: {| class="wikitable" | Frío |}

Pronunciation: {| class="wikitable" | /ˈfɾi.o/ |}

English Translation: {| class="wikitable" | Cold |}

Example Sentences:

• O inverno en Galicia é moi frío. (Winter in Galicia is very cold.)
• Podes prestar o teu abrigo? Estou con frío. (Can you lend me your coat? I'm cold.)

Cultural Insights

Weather plays an important role in Galician culture, as it affects various aspects of daily life and traditions. Galicia, located in the northwest corner of Spain, has a maritime climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, the weather in Galicia is often characterized by mild temperatures, high humidity, and frequent rainfall throughout the year.

One cultural aspect related to weather in Galicia is the celebration of "San Xoán" (Saint John) on June 24th. This festival marks the summer solstice and is celebrated with bonfires, fireworks, and traditional music. It is believed that jumping over the bonfires during the celebration brings good luck and protects against evil spirits. The weather during this festival is often mild and pleasant, attracting locals and tourists to gather on the beaches and enjoy the festivities.

Another interesting cultural fact is the prevalence of "mariñeiros" (sailors) in Galicia. Due to its coastal location and rich fishing tradition, Galicia has a strong connection to the sea. The weather conditions at sea greatly influence the livelihoods of many Galician fishermen, and the Galician language has specific vocabulary related to maritime weather and activities.

Practice Exercises

Now, let's practice using the weather vocabulary in Galician. Complete the following exercises by using the appropriate weather word in each sentence:

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct weather word. 1. Hoxe está moi ___. (sunny) 2. Mañá vai estar ___. (windy) 3. Choveu durante toda a noite, así que hoxe está ___. (rainy) 4. No inverno, pode haber moita ___ nas montañas. (snow) 5. Fai moito ___ no verán. (hot)

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Galician. 1. The weather is cloudy today. 2. I love it when it snows. 3. The wind is very strong at the beach. 4. The fog makes it difficult to see the road. 5. It's cold outside, so wear a jacket.

Solution: Exercise 1: 1. Hoxe está moi ensolarado. (sunny) 2. Mañá vai estar ventoso. (windy) 3. Choveu durante toda a noite, así que hoxe está chuvoso. (rainy) 4. No inverno, pode haber moita neve nas montañas. (snow) 5. Fai moito calor no verán. (hot)

Exercise 2: 1. O tempo está encoberto hoxe. 2. Gústame cando neva. 3. O vento está moi forte na praia. 4. A néboa fai difícil ver a estrada. 5. Fai frío fóra, así que ponche un abrigo.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the weather vocabulary in Galician. By mastering these words, you can now confidently describe and discuss different weather conditions in conversations with native Galician speakers. Remember to practice using these words in context to further solidify your understanding.

In the next lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to seasons in Galician. Stay tuned and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Galician Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Galician

• The Galician Alphabet
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Basic Vocabulary

• Numbers 1-10
• Colors
• Days of the Week
• Months of the Year

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Nouns and Articles

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Gender and Number

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns

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Food and Drinks

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Adjectives

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adjective Agreement

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Clothing and Accessories

• Common Clothing Items
• Accessories

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Verbs

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Prepositions

• Common Prepositions
• Prepositional Phrases

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons

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Galician Culture

• Galician History
• Galician Traditions
• Galician Cuisine

Sources

• Galician Vocabulary - Months of the Year
• Galician lessons: Seasons and weather
• Nature & Weather in Galician | Pinhok Languages

Other Lessons

• Colors
• Camping
• Airport
• Weather
• Verbs in Galician
• Modes of Transportation
• Express Surprise
• Accessories
• Numbers

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