Welcome to your Spanish news reading! This article is designed for beginner-level learners (A2). 🌱 You’ll practice reading real-life news in Spanish while expanding your vocabulary with words related to the summer weather and storms.
Here’s how to use this blog to improve your Spanish:
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Read the news carefully, focusing on the highlighted words.
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Check the vocabulary list to understand new terms in both Spanish and English.
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Practice speaking by summarising the news in your own words in Spanish.
- Do the comprehension exercise to test your understanding of the article.
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🌞 España comienza junio con mucho calor y tormentas
El 1 de junio empezó el verano meteorológico en España. Esto significa que, aunque el verano astronómico comienza el 21 de junio, los meteorólogos consideran que el verano real empieza este mes. Este año, las temperaturas son más altas de lo normal, y se espera un verano muy caluroso.
En ciudades del sur como Jaén, Córdoba y Sevilla, los termómetros han llegado a los 40 °C. La sombra es muy importante: las personas prefieren quedarse en casa o sentarse bajo los árboles. Los bares ofrecen muchas bebidas frías y helados, y las fuentes públicas se usan para refrescarse. También es común ver a la gente con sombreros, gafas de sol y crema solar para protegerse del sol.
Mientras tanto, en regiones como Aragón, Castilla y León y Madrid, hay tormentas con lluvia, granizo y viento fuerte. Las autoridades han pedido a los ciudadanos tener cuidado al conducir, no dejar objetos sueltos en los balcones y evitar salir durante las tormentas.
La Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) dice que este verano puede traer sequías y aumentar el riesgo de incendios forestales. Por eso, es importante ahorrar agua y cuidar los bosques.
En España, para combatir el calor, es normal hacer una siesta después de comer. Muchas tiendas cierran a mediodía para evitar las horas de máximo calor. Las noticias en la televisión y la radio recuerdan a todos que beban agua, especialmente a los mayores y a los niños.
¡El verano ha comenzado fuerte en España, y los españoles se preparan para un verano intenso!
🇬🇧 Translation (British English)
🌞 Spain Starts June with Heat and Storms
On 1st June, meteorological summer began in Spain. Although astronomical summer starts on 21st June, meteorologists consider the real summer to begin this month. This year, temperatures are higher than usual, and a very hot summer is expected.
In southern cities like Jaén, Córdoba, and Seville, thermometers have reached 40 °C. Shade is important: people prefer to stay indoors or sit under trees. Bars offer many cold drinks and ice creams, and public fountains help people cool off. It’s also common to see people using hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Meanwhile, in regions like Aragón, Castilla y León, and Madrid, there are storms with rain, hail, and strong winds. Authorities have asked citizens to be careful when driving, avoid leaving loose objects on balconies, and stay indoors during storms.
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) says the summer may bring droughts and increase the risk of forest fires, so it’s important to save water and protect nature.
To deal with the heat, Spaniards often take a siesta after lunch. Many shops close at midday to avoid the hottest hours. The news reminds people to drink water, especially older people and children.
Summer has started strong in Spain, and Spaniards are getting ready for an intense season!
📚 Vocabulario destacado (Spanish words + English explanations)
Verano meteorológico → Meteorological summer; summer period starting 1st June.
Verano astronómico → Astronomical summer; season that starts on 21st June.
Meteorólogos → Meteorologists; people who study the weather.
Temperaturas → Temperatures; the level of heat or cold.
Termómetros → Thermometers; instruments to measure temperature.
Sombra → Shade; an area without direct sunlight.
Bebidas frías → Cold drinks; refreshing drinks like water or juice.
Helados → Ice creams; cold desserts.
Fuentes públicas → Public fountains; places with running water in plazas or parks.
Tormentas → Storms; weather with rain, thunder, lightning.
Autoridades → Authorities; official institutions or people giving rules.
Ciudadanos → Citizens; people living in a place.
Conducir → To drive; operating a car.
Objetos sueltos → Loose objects; things that can fly away in wind.
Balcones → Balconies; open spaces on building façades.
Sequías → Droughts; long dry periods without rain.
Incendios forestales → Forest fires; large fires in wooded areas.
Ahorrar agua → To save water; using less water.
Sombreros → Hats; for sun protection.
Gafas de sol → Sunglasses; for eye protection.
Crema solar → Sunscreen; lotion to protect the skin.
Siesta → Nap; short rest after lunch.
📝 Reading comprehension exercise
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