The Spanish terms for seasons and climate are essential for discussing weather patterns and environmental changes throughout the year.
- Seasons: la primavera (spring), el verano (summer), el otoño (fall), el invierno (winter)
- Climate: el clima
- Seasonal changes: los cambios de estación
- Weather adjectives: clima cálido (warm climate), clima frío (cold climate), clima templado (mild climate)
'el otoño' is the Spanish word for autumn.
'el clima' means climate.
'el invierno' means winter.
Seasons
| Spanish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| la primavera | spring | Season of flowers and renewal |
| el verano | summer | Warmest season |
| el otoño | autumn/fall | Leaves fall |
| el invierno | winter | Coldest season |
Seasons in Spain and much of Latin America align with these terms, though the timing of weather patterns can vary by region.
'la lluvia' is not a season; it's rain.
'el verano' means summer.
Spring, summer, fall, winter are primavera, verano, otoño, invierno.
Climate Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| el clima | the climate | |
| cálido | warm | Also: "caliente" for hot |
| frío | cold | |
| templado | mild/temperate | |
| húmedo | humid | |
| seco | dry |
Climate terms help describe long-term weather patterns, unlike el tiempo (weather), which refers to short-term conditions.
'húmedo' means humid.
'clima templado' means mild climate.
'seco' means dry.
Conclusion
Spanish vocabulary for seasons and climate provides a framework to discuss how the environment changes throughout the year and varies across regions.
- The four seasons are la primavera, el verano, el otoño, and el invierno.
- El clima refers to climate, with adjectives like cálido, frío, templado, húmedo, and seco to describe different conditions.
- Understanding these terms enriches conversations about travel, culture, and weather in Spanish-speaking countries.
clima cálido, clima frío, and clima templado are correct climate terms.
'húmedo' means humid.