Italian Phrase
Nuvoloso, con qualche rovescio.
Meaning
The sentence describes the current weather as cloudy with a few brief rain showers. 'Rovescio' implies a short, sudden downpour rather than a prolonged rain, so the phrase suggests intermittent, light rain rather than a steady storm.
When to use
Use this expression when giving a weather forecast, commenting on the sky while stepping outside, or chatting with friends about whether to bring an umbrella. It works both in formal weather reports and casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nuvoloso,conqualcherovescio.
Nuvoloso (adjective)
Used predicatively to describe the sky; it does not change for gender when used alone.
con (preposition)
Means 'with' and introduces the following noun phrase.
qualche (indefinite adjective)
Always singular, even when referring to something that can be plural; it means 'some' or 'a few'.
rovescio (noun)
A brief, often sudden rain shower; can be used in both singular and plural forms, but with 'qualche' it stays singular.
🗨In Conversation
Nuvoloso, con qualche rovescio.
Cloudy, with some showers.
Meglio prendere l'ombrello, non si sa quando arriverà il prossimo rovescio.
Better take an umbrella; you never know when the next shower will hit.
✕Common Mistakes
Nuvoloso, con qualche rovesci.
'Qualche' is always followed by a singular noun; the plural 'rovesci' is incorrect here.
Nuvoloso, con dei rovesci.
Using 'dei' changes the nuance and is less natural; with 'qualche' you keep it singular.
Nuvolosa, con qualche rovescio.
When the adjective stands alone (no noun), it stays in the masculine form 'nuvoloso' regardless of the gender of the speaker.
↔Alternatives
C'è nuvolosità e qualche rovescio.
There is cloudiness and a few showers.
Il cielo è coperto, ma piove solo a tratti.
The sky is overcast, but it only rains in patches.
Nuvoloso con piogge sparse.
Cloudy with scattered rain.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, weather talk is a common ice‑breaker. 'Rovescio' refers to a quick, often localized shower, so Italians will often say 'c'è un rovescio' to warn you of a sudden drizzle. When the rain is expected to be longer, they switch to 'pioggia' or 'temporale'.