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Describing Weather in Italian
In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about the weather in Italian (il tempo). Unlike English, where we usually say 'It is hot', Italian often uses different verbs like fare (to make/do), esserci (there to be), or specific weather verbs.
Key Rules & Structures
- Fa + adjective: Used for general temperature or condition. E.g., Fa caldo (It's hot).
- C'è + noun: Used when there is a weather element. E.g., C'è il sole (It's sunny).
- Verbs: Some weather conditions are single verbs. E.g., Piove (It rains).
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Fa freddo. | It is cold. |
| C'è il vento. | It is windy. |
| Nevica. | It is snowing. |
Common Mistakes
Avoid translating word-for-word from English 'It is hot' as 'È caldo'. In Italian, we use fa caldo!
Words
il tempo
weather
Com'è il tempo oggi?What is the weather like today?
fa caldo
it is hot
Oggi fa caldo in spiaggia.Today it is hot at the beach.
fa freddo
it is cold
In inverno fa freddo.In winter it is cold.
c'è il sole
it is sunny
C'è il sole e usciamo.It's sunny and we are going out.
piove
it rains
Prendi l'ombrello, piove.Take the umbrella, it's raining.
nevica
it is snowing
Guarda, nevica fuori!Look, it's snowing outside!
c'è il vento
it is windy
Oggi c'è il vento forte.Today it is very windy.
il cielo
the sky
Il cielo è blu.The sky is blue.
la nuvola
cloud
C'è una nuvola grande.There is a big cloud.
la pioggia
rain
Non mi piace la pioggia.I don't like the rain.
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Patterns
Oggi fa ___.
Used to describe today's temperature (hot or cold).
Oggi fa freddo.Today it is cold.
C'è ___.
Used to describe weather conditions like sun, wind, or clouds.
C'è il sole.It is sunny.