wind
Wind is the natural movement of the air outside. It can be a light breeze that you barely feel or a strong force that moves trees and buildings.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The wind is blowing very hard today.
The air outside is moving with a lot of power right now.
High wind speeds may cause delays for the flight.
Fast moving air might make the airplane arrive late.
Man, this wind is crazy!
The moving air is very strong and surprising.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'W' in Wind as a Wave of moving air.
Quiz rápido
The ____ blew my umbrella inside out while I was walking home.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: a
Ejemplos
The wind is blowing very hard today.
everydayThe air outside is moving with a lot of power right now.
High wind speeds may cause delays for the flight.
formalFast moving air might make the airplane arrive late.
Man, this wind is crazy!
informalThe moving air is very strong and surprising.
The prevailing wind in this region comes from the west.
academicThe most common air movement in this area starts in the west.
Our company is investing in wind energy projects.
businessOur business is putting money into plans that make power from the air.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
catch one's wind
to rest until you can breathe normally again
get a second wind
to find new energy after being very tired
throw caution to the wind
to do something risky without worrying
Se confunde a menudo con
The noun (weather) is pronounced /wɪnd/ like 'bin', while the verb (to turn) is pronounced /waɪnd/ like 'find'.
Notas de uso
Use 'wind' as an uncountable noun for the general weather, but you can use 'winds' when talking about specific speeds or directions in a forecast.
Errores comunes
Learners often mispronounce the weather word 'wind' as /waɪnd/. Also, remember to say 'It is windy' instead of 'It is wind' when describing the weather.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'W' in Wind as a Wave of moving air.
Origen de la palabra
From Old English 'wind', which comes from a Germanic root meaning 'to blow'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, the wind is often used in literature and songs to symbolize change or freedom.
Quiz rápido
The ____ blew my umbrella inside out while I was walking home.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: a
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Más palabras de Weather
windy
A1Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.
foggy
A1Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.
stormy
A1Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.
overcast
A1An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.
cool
A1Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.
freezing
A1Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.
humid
A1Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.
wet
A1Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.
mild
A1Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.
rain
A1Rain 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.
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