precipitation
Precipitation is a formal meteorological term referring to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. This includes common weather events such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.
The weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.
The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.
The rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.
Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.
It seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.
Quiz rápido
The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: a
Ejemplos
The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.
everydayThe weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.
The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.
formalThe rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.
Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.
informalIt seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.
Climate change models suggest a shift in the global distribution of precipitation, leading to more frequent floods in certain regions.
academicScientific models show that where rain falls globally is changing, which will cause more flooding in some areas.
Our construction schedule must remain flexible to account for delays caused by heavy precipitation.
businessThe building plan needs to be able to change if heavy rain or snow stops work.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
forms of precipitation
The different types of water that fall (rain, snow, etc.).
chance of precipitation
The likelihood that it will rain or snow.
frozen precipitation
Snow, sleet, or hail.
Se confunde a menudo con
Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid droplets (forming clouds), while precipitation is the actual falling of those droplets to earth.
Notas de uso
Use 'precipitation' in scientific, academic, or formal contexts when you want to refer to rain, snow, and hail collectively. In casual conversation, it is much more common to use the specific word for the type of weather occurring (e.g., 'rain' or 'snow').
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'precipitation' as a verb. While the verb 'precipitate' exists, it usually means to cause something to happen suddenly in a social or political context, rather than meaning 'to rain'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin 'praecipitatio', meaning 'a falling headlong' or 'casting down'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, 'chance of precipitation' is a standard phrase used in daily televised weather forecasts.
Quiz rápido
The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: a
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