rainy
Rainy describes weather or a specific period of time characterized by a lot of rain. It is used to qualify days, seasons, or climates where precipitation is frequent.
Ejemplos
3 de 5It is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
It is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
The region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
The region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
Ugh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
Ugh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'rainy' day as a day that has 'y' (plenty) of rain.
Quiz rápido
I forgot my umbrella on this ____ morning.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: rainy
Ejemplos
It is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
everydayIt is a rainy day, so let's stay inside and watch a movie.
The region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
formalThe region experiences a rainy season from May to September.
Ugh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
informalUgh, another rainy afternoon; my shoes are completely soaked!
Rainy climates are essential for the growth of dense tropical rainforests.
academicRainy climates are essential for the growth of dense tropical rainforests.
We should postpone the outdoor team-building event due to the rainy forecast.
businessWe should postpone the outdoor team-building event due to the rainy forecast.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
save for a rainy day
save for a rainy day
rainy day fund
rainy day fund
a rainy night in London
a rainy night in London
Se confunde a menudo con
Rainy is an adjective describing a general state, while raining is the continuous verb form for the action happening right now.
Rain is the noun (the water itself) or the verb, whereas rainy describes the weather condition.
Notas de uso
Use 'rainy' to describe a day, climate, or season. It often suggests a recurring or lasting state of rain rather than a sudden shower.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'It is rain today' instead of 'It is rainy today.' Remember that 'rainy' is the descriptive adjective.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'rainy' day as a day that has 'y' (plenty) of rain.
Origen de la palabra
From Old English 'renig', which comes from the noun 'ren' (rain) plus the suffix '-ig'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, a 'rainy day' is used metaphorically to represent a future time of financial need or difficulty.
Quiz rápido
I forgot my umbrella on this ____ morning.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: rainy
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