What does “Barva oscuro, aguacero seguro” mean in Costa Rica?

When clouds cover Barva volcano, rain is coming. Valle Central weather lore.

Word for word: Dark Barva, sure downpour.

How to say it

bar·va os·cu·ro a·gua·ce·ro se·gu·ro

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