Spanish Conversation · Level 113
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Spanish word
boreal
Pronunciation
IPA/boɾeˈal/
Meaning
- adjectivenorthern
Example
El bosque boreal es hermoso.
The northern forest is beautiful.
More examples
Quiero ver la aurora boreal este invierno.
I want to see the northern lights this winter.
Core concept
Belonging to the north of a territory or to traits of northern latitudes.
Common phrases
aurora boreal
northern lights
Similar words
norteño: Of or relating to the north of a given region or country, often marking regional identity.
ártico: Of the Arctic region and nearby areas around the North Pole.
polar: Of the poles; indicating extreme cold, ice, and polar climates.
Definition in Spanish
Señala pertenencia al norte de un país, hemisferio o territorio, o relación con rasgos propios de latitudes septentrionales.
Word origin
Comes from Latin borēālis, from Greek Boreas 'north wind', so the word marks relation to the north.
Usage tips
- A direct cognate of English boreal, but it appears mainly in formal or scientific registers rather than in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- borealadjective
- northerlyadjective
Opposites
- australsouthernadjective