Hace un dia de perros

Question

If it's raining hard, in Spanish, you can say "Hace un dia de perros" which translates to "It's a day of dogs". In English, you would say "It's raining cats and dogs" - both have the same meaning.

How in Spanish would you say "It's not a day of dogs, it's raining cats and dogs"

I think it is "No, no hace un dia de perros, está lluviendo gatos y perros" but I just want to be sure!

Gracias

Alex

Answer 1

Hace un día de perros ... It's a day of dogs

It's raining cats and dogs ... Llueve a cántaros

Answer 2

Can you use this phrase "hace un dia de perros" in a personal context e.g. Today has been a really bad day (for me)? Everything has gone wrong etc

Yes. That's is what this phrase is used for, but I would say " Hoy es un día de perros". May be a regional preference.

¿o quizas, 'he tenido ...'? - Kiwi-Girl, Jan 16, 2013

LLevo un dia de perros? Perhpas? - margarita1943, Jan 16, 2013

O, Tuve un dia de perros - margarita1943, Jan 16, 2013

Answer 3

Is this a regional phrase, or would people from all Spanish-speaking areas use it?

Answer 4

Can you use this phrase "hace un dia de perros" in a personal context e.g. Today has been a really bad day (for me)? Everything has gone wrong etc