Italian Phrase
Sì, è abbastanza nuvoloso.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the weather is fairly cloudy. The phrase combines a simple affirmation with a moderate description of cloud cover.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks about the weather (e.g., “Com’è il tempo?”) and you want to say that it’s not completely overcast but there are a good amount of clouds.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìèabbastanzanuvoloso
Sì
Affirmative adverb meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a statement to confirm.
è
Third‑person singular present of the verb *essere* (to be). Used here with the impersonal subject *il tempo*.
abbastanza
Adverb meaning “quite” or “fairly”, used to moderate the intensity of an adjective.
nuvoloso
Adjective meaning “cloudy”. It agrees in gender and number with the masculine singular noun *tempo* (the weather).
🗨In Conversation
Com’è il tempo oggi?
How’s the weather today?
Sì, è abbastanza nuvoloso.
Yes, it’s quite cloudy.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, è abbastanza nuvolosa.
The adjective must match the gender of the subject. *Tempo* is masculine, so the correct form is *nuvoloso*.
Sì, è molto nuvoloso.
While *molto nuvoloso* is understandable, native speakers prefer *abbastanza* or *piuttosto* for a moderate degree.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è piuttosto nuvoloso.
Yes, it’s rather cloudy.
Sì, c’è molta nuvolosità.
Yes, there’s a lot of cloudiness.
Sì, il cielo è coperto.
Yes, the sky is overcast.
Cultural Tip
Talking about the weather is a staple of everyday Italian conversation and a safe way to start small talk. The adverb *abbastanza* softens the adjective, making the statement sound less absolute. Remember that *nuvoloso* agrees with the masculine noun *tempo*; you would say *nuvolosa* only when describing a feminine noun (e.g., *una giornata nuvolosa*).