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"Claros" is a form of "claro", an adjective which is often translated as "clear". "Hay nubes" is a phrase which is often translated as "there are clouds". Learn more about the difference between "claros" and "hay nubes" below.
claro(
klah
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roh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (obvious)
a. clear
La explicación no estuvo clara. No tengo idea de cómo contestar esta pregunta.The explanation was not clear. I have no idea how to answer this question.
2. (light)
a. bright
Solo recuerdo que una luz clara rodeó al ángel.I only remember that a bright light surrounded the angel.
3. (color)
a. clear
El agua estaba tan clara que se podían ver las conchas en el fondo.The water was so clear you could see the shells on the bottom.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. clearly
Hablemos claro; mentiste y ahora no quieres admitir tu error.Let's speak clearly; you lied and now you don't want to admit your mistake.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. sure
¿Me haces un favor? - ¡Claro! ¿Qué quieres?Will you do me a favor? - Sure! What do you want?
b. of course
¿Vendrás a mi boda? - Claro. ¿Cuándo es?Will you come to my wedding? - Of course. When is it?
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Me prestas $20? - ¡Claro que no! Todavía me debes $50.Can I borrow $20? - No, you can't! You still owe me $50.
Papá, ¿me ayudarás a hacer la tarea de matemáticas esta noche? - ¡Claro que sí!Dad, will you help me with my math homework this evening? - Of course I will!
a. of course
Juan se ha ido. - ¡Claro! Se estaba aburriendo.Juan has left. - Of course! He was bored.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Margarita se negó a hacerlo. Claro que yo en su lugar también me hubiera negado.Margarita refused to do it. Mind you, I would have refused too in her place.
¿Lo haces tú? - Claro, para que si sale mal me eches la culpa a mí.Will you do it? - Oh sure, so you can blame me if it goes wrong.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. clearing
El claro estaba iluminado por faroles que colgaban de los árboles.The clearing was illuminated by lanterns that hung from trees.
hay nubes(
ay
noo
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behs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. there are clouds
Hay nubes ominosas y sopla un viento muy fuerte. Se avecina una buena tormenta.There are ominous clouds and a very strong wind is blowing. A big storm is approaching.
b. there are some clouds
Hay nubes, pero de vez en cuando sale el sol.There are some clouds, but the sun comes out from time to time.
a. are there clouds
A ver, Marta. ¿Estudiaste la lección de hoy? ¿Por qué hay nubes en el cielo?Let's see, Marta. Did you study today's lesson? Why are there clouds in the sky?
b. are there any clouds
¿Hay nubes? - Sí, muchas. Mejor dejar el paseo para mañana.Are there any clouds? - Yes, many. We'd better leave that walk till tomorrow.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Nos vamos a la playa? Apenas hay nubes y en las noticias dijeron que no iba a llover.Shall we go to the beach? There are hardly any clouds, and in the news they said it wouldn't rain.
No hay nubes, pero hace un frío insoportable.There are no clouds, but it's unbearably cold.
