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How do you say "its raining" in Spanish?

Está lloviendo

Phrase Noun

In Spanish, "its raining" is Está lloviendo.

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Pronunciation

For 'Está lloviendo', ll comes out close to a y sound; the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.

Grammar notes

Está lloviendo is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

its raining

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How to remember Está lloviendo

Think of 'Está lloviendo' as a little phrase you'd blurt out for its raining; repeat it a few times until it feels automatic.

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Questions about Está lloviendo

How do you pronounce Está lloviendo?

For 'Está lloviendo', ll comes out close to a y sound; the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.

Is Está lloviendo formal or casual?

Está lloviendo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Está lloviendo used in Spanish?

Está lloviendo is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (its raining).

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