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Spanish word
climático
Pronunciation
IPA/kliˈmatiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveclimatic
Example
El fenómeno climático ocurrió este verano.
The climatic phenomenon occurred this summer.
More examples
El cambio climático afecta a muchas regiones.
Climate change affects many regions.
Core concept
Regional long-term climate characteristics.
Common phrases
cambio climático
climate change
fenómeno climático
climatic phenomenon
impacto climático
climatic impact
Similar words
meteorológico: Short-term weather phenomena observed and used in forecasts.
estacional: Features and changes that regularly occur with the seasons.
climatológico: Analyses and assessments based on historical climate data.
Definition in Spanish
Describe las características climáticas propias de una zona o de un periodo prolongado.
Word origin
It derives from Greek klima 'tilt, zone' via Latin clima, with the Spanish suffix -ico forming an adjective meaning 'relating to climate'.
Usage tips
- Climático is used for climate-scale topics such as cambio climático rather than for a single day's weather (el tiempo), and it requires an acute accent on the á.
Related words
- climatologíaclimatologynoun
- climatizarclimatizeverb
- climáticamenteclimaticallyadverb