el viento
the wind
Example Sentence
El viento moja la cara cuando cruzo la avenida.
The wind wets my face when I cross the avenue.
Meaning
El viento is the wind, moving air that can feel cold, wet, or strong. In rain, wind often makes you feel wetter fast.
Common Phrases
- hacer viento — to be windy
- el viento fuerte — strong wind
Example
Hoy hace viento y hace frío.
Today it is windy and it is cold.
Common Mistake
Using the wrong article: it is el viento, not la viento.