Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Hace viento (It's windy)
Learn to describe windy weather using 'Hace viento.'
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly identify the phrase 'Hace viento' when spoken.
Say 'Hace viento' to describe a windy day.
Answer the question '¿Qué tiempo hace?' with 'Hace viento' when appropriate.
Recognize that 'viento' means 'wind'.
Use the modifier 'mucho' to say 'Hace mucho viento' (It's very windy).
Draw a picture of a windy day and label it with the phrase 'Hace viento'.
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In this lesson, we will learn the special Spanish phrase 'Hace viento' to talk about windy days. Knowing how to talk about the weather helps us describe what's happening outside and dec...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Hace vientoThe complete Spanish phrase that means 'It's windy.'Let's go inside. ¡Hace viento!
El vientoThe Spanish word for 'the wind.' This is a noun (a thing).El viento blew my hat off.
HaceA special verb used for many weather phrases. It comes from the verb 'hacer' (to do/make).In Spanish we say 'Hace sol' (It's sunny) and 'Hace frío' (It's cold).
¿Qué tiempo hace?The question you ask to find out the weather. It means 'What's the weather like?'Before we go to the park, ask your mom: '¿Qué tiempo hace?'
MuchoA word that means 'a lot' or 'very.' You can add it to make your description stronger.Hold on tight! ¡Hace mucho viento!
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Hace + Noun' Weather Formula
Hace + [weather noun]
In Spanish, we describe many types of weather by using the word 'Hace' followed by a noun (a thing). Since 'viento' (wind) is a noun, we say 'Hace viento.' We do not say 'Es ventoso' like we say 'It is windy' in English.
Adding Emphasis with 'Mucho'
Hace + mucho + viento
If you want to say it's VERY windy, you add the word 'mucho' right in the middle, between 'Hace' and 'viento'. This makes your description stronger.
Asking and Answering About Weather
Question: ¿Qué tiempo hace? -> Answer: Hace viento.
This is the most common way to ask and answer about the weather. The question uses the word 'hace�...
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Challenging
Read the story: "La familia prepara un picnic. Ponen un mantel (tablecloth), sándwiches y servilletas de papel en la mesa. De repente, ¡hace mucho viento! Las servilletas vuelan y el mantel se levanta." What is the main problem for the family?
A.Los sándwiches no son deliciosos.
B.No hace sol.
C.El viento está arruinando su picnic.
D.La familia olvidó las bebidas.
Challenging
Which sequence of events makes the most sense on a windy day? 1. Mi cometa vuela muy alto. 2. Siento el viento. 3. Saco mi cometa.
A.1, 2, 3
B.2, 3, 1
C.3, 1, 2
D.1, 3, 2
Challenging
Read the dialogue. MARCO: ¡Uf, hace mucho viento hoy! No podemos jugar al bádminton. SOFÍA: Tienes razón. Pero, ¡mira! Es perfecto para otra cosa. ¿Vamos al campo? What does Sofía likely want to do?
A.Volar una cometa
B.Comer un sándwich
C.Leer un libro
D.Nadar en el lago
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