How to Say "precipitation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “precipitation” is “precipitación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una alta probabilidad de precipitación para mañana.
There is a high probability of precipitation for tomorrow.
Las precipitaciones en esta región son escasas durante el verano.
Rainfall in this region is scarce during the summer.
El meteorólogo anunció precipitaciones en forma de nieve.
The meteorologist announced precipitation in the form of snow.
Always Feminine
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Plural for Data
When talking about weather statistics or the general amount of rain in a year, Spanish speakers often use the plural form: 'las precipitaciones'.
Confusing with 'rain'
Mistake: “Está cayendo mucha precipitación.”
Correction: Está cayendo mucha lluvia.
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.