vientos
“vientos” means “winds” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
winds
Also: currents
📝 In Action
Los vientos del norte son muy fríos en esta época.
A1The northern winds are very cold at this time of year.
El barco navega a favor de los vientos.
A2The boat sails in favor of the winds.
wind section
Also: woodwinds and brass
📝 In Action
Los vientos de la orquesta necesitan ensayar más.
B1The orchestra's wind section needs to rehearse more.
Cool!
Also: Great!
📝 In Action
—¡Conseguí las entradas! —¡Vientos! Nos vemos allá.
B2—I got the tickets! —Cool! See you there.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vientos
Question 1 of 2
If a friend in Mexico says '¡Vientos!' after you tell them good news, what do they mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'ventus', which refers to the movement of air.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vientos' the same as 'vienes'?
No. 'Vientos' means winds or 'cool,' while 'vienes' comes from the verb 'venir' and means 'you come'.
Can I use 'vientos' to mean 'cool' in Spain?
Not really. It is very specific to Mexico. In Spain, you would more likely hear '¡Qué guay!' or '¡Genial!'.