precipitación
“precipitación” means “precipitation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
precipitation
Also: rainfall
📝 In Action
Hay una alta probabilidad de precipitación para mañana.
B1There is a high probability of precipitation for tomorrow.
Las precipitaciones en esta región son escasas durante el verano.
B2Rainfall in this region is scarce during the summer.
El meteorólogo anunció precipitaciones en forma de nieve.
B2The meteorologist announced precipitation in the form of snow.
haste, rashness
Also: hurry
📝 In Action
No debemos actuar con precipitación; hay que pensar bien las cosas.
B2We shouldn't act with haste; we must think things through.
Su precipitación al hablar le causó muchos problemas.
C1His rashness when speaking caused him many problems.
La decisión fue tomada con mucha precipitación.
B2The decision was made with a lot of haste.
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From the Latin 'praecipitatio', which comes from 'praeceps', meaning 'head-first' or 'steep'. It literally describes the act of falling headlong down a slope.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'precipitación' to mean 'a hurry'?
Yes, but it usually implies that you are being *too* fast or not thinking clearly. For a simple 'I am in a hurry', use 'tengo prisa'.
Does this word only mean rain?
No, scientifically it includes rain, snow, hail, and sleet. Figuratively, it means acting without thinking.
Is it a common word?
In weather reports, yes. In daily life, you'll mostly hear it when someone is warned not to rush into a decision.