Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Que tiempo hace
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Ask and answer the question '¿Qué tiempo hace?' using a variety of expressions.
Correctly differentiate between using 'hacer', 'estar', and 'haber' (hay) to describe weather conditions.
Describe temperature in Celsius and use expressions like 'hace calor' and 'hace frío'.
Construct complex sentences about weather, incorporating conjunctions like 'aunque' and 'pero'.
Use the introductory subjunctive mood with weather-related expressions of doubt, hope, or probability (e.g., 'Espero que...', 'Es probable que...').
Describe specific weather phenomena like rain, snow, storms, and fog using appropriate verbs and nouns.
Imagine you're on an exchange trip in...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
¿Qué tiempo hace?The most common and versatile question used to ask 'What's the weather like?'. 'Tiempo' in this context means 'weather', not 'time'.A: '¿Qué tiempo hace en Madrid hoy?' B: 'Hace sol y un poco de viento.'
El verbo 'hacer'Used in its impersonal form ('hace') to describe general, ambient weather conditions and temperatures. It is followed by a noun.'Hace calor en verano.' (It's hot in the summer.) / 'Hace mucho viento.' (It's very windy.)
El verbo 'estar'Used to describe the state or condition of the sky or weather at a particular moment. It is followed by an adjective or a past participle.'El cielo está nublado.' (The s...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Fórmula con 'Hacer'
Hace + [sustantivo de tiempo] / [temperatura]
Use this structure for general weather conditions that you feel, like temperature and wind, or general states like sun or good/bad weather. It is always 'hace', never 'hacen'.
Fórmula con 'Estar'
Está + [adjetivo / participio]
Use this structure to describe the appearance or state of the weather or sky. It's about what you see. Think of it as a temporary condition.
Fórmula con 'Hay'
Hay + [sustantivo de fenómeno]
Use this structure to state the presence of a specific weather event or element, like fog, a storm, or humidity. It answers the question 'What is there?'
El Subjuntivo con Incertidumbre
Expresión de incertidumbre (Es posibl...
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Challenging
A non-native speaker writes: 'Hoy es muy frío y hay sol.' How would you correct this sentence to be natural and grammatically accurate?
A.Hoy está muy frío y hace sol.
B.Hoy hace mucho frío y hace sol.
C.Hoy es muy frío y está soleado.
D.Hoy hace mucho frío y está sol.
Challenging
You are planning a barbecue. The forecast is uncertain, with a 50% chance of thunderstorms. Following the tutorial's example, how do you express both the situation and your hope for good weather?
A.Es probable que hay una tormenta, pero espero que hace buen tiempo.
B.Es probable que haya una tormenta, pero espero que haga buen tiempo.
C.Es probable que habrá una tormenta, pero espero que hará buen tiempo.
D.Es probable que hay una tormenta, pero espero que haya buen tiempo.
Challenging
Which of the following sentences correctly distinguishes between a statement of certainty (indicative) and a statement of doubt (subjunctive) regarding rain?
A.Veo que llueve, pero dudo que llueva mañana.
B.Veo que llueva, pero dudo que llueve mañana.
C.Veo que llueve, pero dudo que lloverá mañana.
D.Veo que llueva, y dudo que llueva mañana.
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