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viento

bee-EHN-toh/ˈbjen.to/

“viento” means “wind” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

wind

Also: breeze
NounmA1
A bright red diamond-shaped kite being carried high by the wind against a clear blue sky, illustrating moving air.

📝 In Action

El viento cerró la puerta de golpe.

A1

The wind slammed the door shut.

Dicen que mañana hará mucho viento, así que no vayas a la playa.

A2

They say it will be very windy tomorrow, so don't go to the beach.

Necesitamos un buen viento para que el barco pueda avanzar.

A2

We need a good wind so the boat can move forward.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aire (air)
  • vendaval (gale, strong wind)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hace viento – it is windy
  • sopla el viento – the wind blows

Idioms & Expressions

  • contra viento y marea – against all opposition or difficulties

impetus

Also: speed, hint/inkling
NounmB1neutral/informal
A small white sailboat speeding across dark blue water, its sail fully billowed by a powerful force, creating a visible wake.

📝 In Action

Gracias a la nueva inversión, el proyecto va viento en popa.

B1

Thanks to the new investment, the project is smooth sailing (going well).

El corredor iba a todo viento para ganar la carrera.

B2

The runner was going at full speed to win the race.

Word Connections

Idioms & Expressions

  • viento en popa – going extremely well; making great progress
  • a todo viento – at full speed or capacity
  • dar un viento (a alguien) – to give a hint or discreet warning to someone

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "viento" in Spanish:

breeze→impetus→speed→wind→

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Quick Quiz: viento

Question 1 of 2

Which of these sentences correctly describes the weather?

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👥 Word Family▼
ventoso(windy) — Adjective
ventilador(fan (device)) — Noun
ventarrón(strong gust of wind) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *ventus*, which meant 'wind,' and is related to the verb *venire*, meaning 'to come' or 'to approach.' The core idea is movement or flow.

First recorded: Documented usage in Spanish dates back to the early medieval period (around the 13th century).

Cognates (Related words)

Latin: ventusItalian: ventoFrench: vent

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know whether to use 'viento' (wind) or 'aire' (air)?

Use 'viento' when the air is moving strongly and noticeably (like a gust or a gale). Use 'aire' for the general substance you breathe, or a very gentle, light breeze.

Does 'viento' have a feminine form?

'Viento' is always a masculine noun and does not change gender. The moving air itself is 'el viento.'