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rain

/reɪn/

Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

2

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

3

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
rain
Verb
rain
Adverbio
rainily
Adjetivo
rainy
Relacionado
rainfall
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Rain' falling on a 'Train'. Both words sound the same and it's easy to visualize a train moving through a storm.

Quiz rápido

Take your umbrella with you, there is a lot of ___ today.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

everyday

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

2

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

formal

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

3

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

informal

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

4

The ecosystem relies on consistent rain to maintain biodiversity.

academic

The ecosystem relies on consistent rain to maintain biodiversity.

5

The construction project was paused due to the heavy rain forecast.

business

The construction project was paused due to the heavy rain forecast.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
rain
Verb
rain
Adverbio
rainily
Adjetivo
rainy
Relacionado
rainfall

Colocaciones comunes

heavy rain heavy rain
light rain light rain
pouring rain pouring rain
acid rain acid rain
rain shower rain shower

Frases Comunes

rain or shine

rain or shine

save for a rainy day

save for a rainy day

right as rain

right as rain

Se confunde a menudo con

rain vs reign

Reign refers to the period of time a king or queen rules, though it sounds exactly like rain.

rain vs rein

Rein refers to the leather straps used to control a horse.

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Notas de uso

Rain is most commonly used as an uncountable noun to describe the weather. However, it can be used as a verb (it is raining) to describe the action of water falling.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'rainy' (adjective) when they should use 'rain' (noun), for example saying 'There is a lot of rainy' instead of 'There is a lot of rain.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Rain' falling on a 'Train'. Both words sound the same and it's easy to visualize a train moving through a storm.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'regn', which has Germanic origins related to the flow of water.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun (e.g., 'There is much rain') Can be used with 'a' for specific types (e.g., 'a light rain') Commonly follows the dummy subject 'it' as a verb
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking cultures, talking about the rain is a very common way to start a polite conversation with a stranger.

Quiz rápido

Take your umbrella with you, there is a lot of ___ today.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Más palabras de Weather

weather

A1

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

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