Spanish word

clima

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklima/

Meaning

  • masculine nounclimate

Example

En esta ciudad, el clima suele ser cálido.

In this city, the climate is usually warm.

Illustration for clima (climate)

More examples

Para un clima seco, es importante beber suficiente agua.

For a dry climate, it is important to drink enough water.

Core concept

Typical long-term weather conditions of a region.

Common phrases

  • clima seco

    dry climate

  • clima mediterráneo

    Mediterranean climate

Similar words

tiempo: The weather happening right now or over a short period in a particular place.
temperatura: How warm or cold the air (or an object) is, usually measured in °C or °F.
estación: A periodic part of the year (e.g., spring, summer) marked by usual weather and daylight changes.
humedad: The proportion of moisture in the air, affecting how damp or muggy it feels.

Definition in Spanish

Descripción de las condiciones medias del tiempo (temperatura, precipitaciones, etc.) en un área durante meses o años.

Word origin

From Greek κλίμα 'slope' via Latin clima, the word derives from a term for geographic zones and now denotes a region's long-term weather.

Usage tips

  • Spanish distinguishes clima for long-term regional conditions from tiempo for current weather, and the noun is masculine (el clima).

Other meanings

  • atmospherenoun

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