vientos
/bee-EHN-tohs/
winds
Vientos refers to the physical movement of air, like a gusty wind blowing leaves.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
Since 'viento' ends in a vowel, you simply add an 's' to make it plural: 'vientos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Viento vs. Vientos
Mistake: "Using 'vientos' when you just mean it is windy outside."
Correction: Use the singular 'Hace viento' for general weather. Use 'vientos' when talking about specific types of winds or multiple gusts.
⭐ Usage Tips
Weather patterns
Use 'vientos' when describing a storm or a geographical area known for having many different wind patterns.
Vientos can also refer to the wind section of an orchestra, consisting of brass and woodwind instruments.
📝 In Action
Los vientos de la orquesta necesitan ensayar más.
B1The orchestra's wind section needs to rehearse more.
💡 Grammar Points
Collective Nouns
When used in music, 'los vientos' refers to the group of people playing instruments you blow into.
As an interjection, '¡Vientos!' is used to express enthusiastic agreement, similar to saying 'Cool!' or 'Great!'
📝 In Action
—¡Conseguí las entradas! —¡Vientos! Nos vemos allá.
B2—I got the tickets! —Cool! See you there.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using Slang Naturally
Only use this in very casual settings with friends, especially if they are from Mexico.
✏️ 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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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!'.