Spanish Phrase
Sí, se esperan vientos fuertes.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Yes, strong winds are expected.’ It is a concise way to confirm a weather forecast or a warning that gusty conditions are likely.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to affirm a prediction about the weather, especially in a conversation about an upcoming storm, a sailing trip, or when giving a weather update on TV or radio.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sí,seesperanvientosfuertes.
Sí (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes‑no question or to confirm a statement.
se (pasiva refleja)
The pronoun *se* creates a passive‑voice construction; the subject (vientos) is the thing that experiences the action.
esperar (3ª pl. presente)
Third‑person plural present of *esperar* meaning ‘to expect’; agrees with the plural noun *vientos*.
vientos fuertes (noun phrase)
Plural noun *vientos* ‘winds’ modified by the adjective *fuertes* ‘strong’; adjective follows the noun in Spanish.
🗨In Conversation
¿Habrá tormenta mañana?
Will there be a storm tomorrow?
Sí, se esperan vientos fuertes.
Yes, strong winds are expected.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, son vientos fuertes.
Avoid using *son* because it describes a static state; the sentence talks about an expected future condition.
Sí, se espera viento fuerte.
The noun should be plural to match the verb *se esperan*.
Sí, está vientos fuertes.
Using *está* would turn the sentence into a description of the present moment, not an expectation.
↔Alternatives
Sí, se pronostican vientos fuertes.
Yes, strong winds are forecast.
Sí, habrá vientos fuertes.
Yes, there will be strong winds.
Sí, se anticipan vientos fuertes.
Yes, strong winds are anticipated.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, weather alerts are taken seriously, especially in coastal or mountainous regions where strong winds can cause damage. When you hear this phrase on the news, it’s common to secure loose objects, avoid outdoor activities, and follow local authorities’ recommendations.