Spanish Phrase
Hace 5 grados.
Meaning
It means 'It is 5 degrees (Celsius)'. The speaker is commenting on the current temperature, usually outside or in a specific place.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to give a quick, factual report of the temperature, such as in a weather forecast, a casual conversation about the day, or when deciding what to wear.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hace5grados.
Impersonal verb 'hacer' for weather
In Spanish, 'hacer' is used impersonally to describe temperature, e.g., 'Hace calor' or 'Hace frío'. It does not change with the subject.
Number + noun agreement
When a numeral modifies a noun, the noun stays in its normal plural form (grados) regardless of the number.
Omission of the subject
The phrase has no explicit subject because the weather is understood; the verb alone carries the meaning.
🗨In Conversation
Hace 5 grados.
It's 5 degrees.
Sí, mejor llevo una chaqueta.
Yes, I better wear a jacket.
✕Common Mistakes
Es 5 grados.
Use 'hacer' for temperature; 'ser' is not used for weather conditions.
Tiene 5 grados.
'Tener' is used for possession, not for describing weather.
Hace cinco gradosc.
Avoid adding extra letters; the correct spelling is 'grados'.
↔Alternatives
Está a 5 grados.
It is at 5 degrees.
Hay 5 grados.
There are 5 degrees.
La temperatura es de 5 grados.
The temperature is 5 degrees.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries temperature is expressed in Celsius. Native speakers usually say 'Hace' for weather conditions, but in some Latin American regions you may also hear 'Está' (e.g., 'Está 5 grados'). When talking about indoor temperature, you can add 'en el interior' to avoid confusion.