How do you say 'Fahrenheit' in Spanish?

The word is the same in both languages — Fahrenheit — as it is a proper noun derived from the German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.

Do Spanish-speaking countries use Fahrenheit?

Nearly all Spanish-speaking countries use Celsius (centígrados) for everyday temperature measurement — Fahrenheit is mainly encountered when discussing US weather or recipes.

How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius in Spanish?

The formula is the same: resta 32 y multiplica por 5/9 (subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9) — for instance, 100°F equals approximately 37.8°C.

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Fahrenheit in Spanish: Fahrenheit

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Fahrenheit · noun · FAH-rehn-hayt

Fahrenheit is used identically in Spanish to refer to the temperature scale common in the United States, as most Spanish-speaking countries use Celsius instead.

FAH-rehn-hayt

La temperatura hoy es de noventa grados Fahrenheit.

The temperature today is ninety degrees Fahrenheit.

Fahrenheit in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for fahrenheit, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
Fahrenheit	fahrenheit	FAH-rehn-hayt	Default, widely understood
grados Fahrenheit	fahrenheit		full form with degrees

How Native Speakers Use Fahrenheit

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Weather report

Mañana se esperan cien grados Fahrenheit en Phoenix.

Tomorrow one hundred degrees Fahrenheit is expected in Phoenix.

Checking the weather forecast.

Cooking

Precalienta el horno a trescientos cincuenta grados Fahrenheit.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Following an American recipe.

Conversion

¿Cómo convierto grados Fahrenheit a Celsius?

How do I convert degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Asking about temperature unit conversion.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Fahrenheit

Misspelling as Farenheit

Incorrect: Estamos a 80 grados Farenheit.

Correct: Estamos a 80 grados Fahrenheit.

The correct spelling preserves the original German surname: Fahrenheit, with an h after the first a.

Assuming Spanish speakers use Fahrenheit

Incorrect: Hoy hace 75 grados. (in a Spanish-speaking country)

Correct: Hoy hace 24 grados. (Celsius)

Almost all Spanish-speaking countries use Celsius — if speaking to native speakers, convert to Celsius unless you are in the US or explicitly discussing Fahrenheit.

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Common Questions About Fahrenheit in Spanish

How do you say 'Fahrenheit' in Spanish?: The word is the same in both languages — Fahrenheit — as it is a proper noun derived from the German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.
Do Spanish-speaking countries use Fahrenheit?: Nearly all Spanish-speaking countries use Celsius (centígrados) for everyday temperature measurement — Fahrenheit is mainly encountered when discussing US weather or recipes.
How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius in Spanish?: The formula is the same: resta 32 y multiplica por 5/9 (subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9) — for instance, 100°F equals approximately 37.8°C.