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.