Spanish Phrase
Nublado, con algunos chaparrones.
Meaning
The sentence describes the current weather as being cloudy with occasional heavy rain showers. 'Chaparrón' conveys a short, intense burst of rain rather than a steady drizzle.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving a quick weather update, either in a formal forecast or in casual conversation with friends about what to expect outdoors.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nublado,conalgunoschaparrones.
Nublado
Adjective meaning 'cloudy', agrees in gender and number with the implied noun (el tiempo).
con
Preposition meaning 'with', used to link the two weather conditions.
algunos
Indefinite adjective meaning 'some', must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
chaparrones
Masculine plural noun meaning 'showers' or 'heavy rain showers'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo está el tiempo hoy?
How's the weather today?
Nublado, con algunos chaparrones.
Cloudy, with some showers.
✕Common Mistakes
Nublado, con algunos chaparrones.
The correct adjective is 'nublado' (with a 'd'), which means cloudy.
Nublado, con algunos chaparrón.
The noun must agree in number with the adjective; use the plural 'chaparrones'.
Nublado, con algunas chaparrones.
'Chaparrón' is masculine, so the indefinite adjective must be masculine plural 'algunos'.
↔Alternatives
Está nublado y llueve a intervalos.
It's cloudy and it rains intermittently.
Hay nubes y caen chaparrones.
There are clouds and showers are falling.
Clima nublado con lluvias intermitentes.
Cloudy weather with intermittent rain.
Cultural Tip
In many Latin American countries, 'chaparrón' is the go‑to word for a sudden, heavy rain shower, while in Spain you might hear 'chubasco' instead. The phrase is neutral in register, suitable for both news reports and everyday chat. Remember that 'nublado' describes the sky, not the temperature; you can still feel warm under a cloudy sky.