llover a cántaros

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to rain jugs.

Verb[edit]

llover a cántaros (impersonal, third-person singular present llueve a cántaros, third-person singular preterite llovió a cántaros, past participle llovido a cántaros)

  1. (idiomatic, impersonal) to pour; to rain heavily; to rain cats and dogs
    Synonym: llover a mares