el trueno
the thunder
Example Sentence
Oigo un trueno y cierro la ventana enseguida.
I hear thunder and I close the window right away.
Meaning
El trueno is thunder, the loud sound you hear during a storm. It is the sound, not the lightning you see.
Common Phrases
- oír un trueno — to hear thunder
- un trueno fuerte — a loud thunderclap
Example
Oigo un trueno muy cerca.
I hear thunder very close by.
Common Mistake
Confusing sound vs. light: el trueno is thunder, while el relámpago is lightning; avoid el trueno for the flash.