soplar (el viento)
blow (the wind)
The Spanish word 'soplar' translates to 'blow' in English. In the context of 'el viento', it specifically refers to the action of the wind blowing. It is a verb that is used to express the movement of air in the atmosphere, most commonly caused by natural phenomena such as weather changes. The phrase 'el viento está soplando' can be translated as 'the wind is blowing'. This word can also extrapolate to other situations where there is a force moving something, such as 'soplar las velas' which means 'to blow out the candles'.
Example sentences using: soplar (el viento)
El viento sopla fuertemente en esta región durante la primavera.
The wind blows strongly in this region during the spring.
This sentence refers to the intensity and seasonality of the wind in a particular region.
Cuando el viento sopla desde el este, nos trae el aroma del mar.
When the wind blows from the east, it brings us the aroma of the sea.
This sentence uses the action of the wind to describe a sensory experience, specifically the scent of the sea.
Escuché soplar el viento a través de los árboles.
I heard the wind blowing through the trees.
This sentence describes a sound the speaker heard, which is the wind blowing through trees.
El viento sopla suavemente en las noches de verano.
The wind blows gently on summer nights.
This sentence is about the characteristics of summer nights, in which the wind blows gently.
Cuando sopla el viento, las hojas bailan en el aire.
When the wind blows, the leaves dance in the air.
This sentence uses a metaphor - leaves dancing - to describe the movement of leaves when the wind blows.
El viento suele soplar más fuerte después de la lluvia.
The wind usually blows stronger after the rain.
This sentence describes a typical weather pattern, where the wind gets stronger after rain.
Si sopla el viento del sur, probablemente lloverá.
If the wind blows from the south, it will probably rain.
This statement suggests a local weather prediction that when the wind blows from the south, it is likely to rain.
El viento comenzó a soplar de repente.
The wind started blowing suddenly.
This sentence describes a sudden onset of wind.
Puedes sentir cómo el viento sopla en tu rostro.
You can feel the wind blowing on your face.
This sentence describes a physical sensation caused by the wind blowing on someone's face.
El viento sopla, moviendo las olas del mar.
The wind blows, moving the sea waves.
This sentence describes the effect of the wind on the sea waves, causing them to move.