Spanish Conversation · Level 45
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Spanish word
otoño
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈtoɲo/
Meaning
- masculine nounautumn, fall
Example
Me gusta el otoño.
I like autumn.
More examples
En otoño suelen aumentar las lluvias.
In autumn rainfall usually increases.
Core concept
A landscape of trees midway through leaf fall with cool air and bare branches beginning to show.
Common phrases
en otoño
in autumn
frutas de otoño
autumn fruits
fiestas de otoño
autumn festivals
Similar words
primavera: Warm, blossoming season when flowers open and new leaves appear.
verano: Hot, sunny season with long daylight hours and high temperatures.
invierno: Cold season with short days, freezing temperatures possible, and occasional snow.
Definition in Spanish
Estación del año que viene después del verano, con temperaturas más frescas y la caída de las hojas.
Word origin
Spanish otoño ultimately derives from Latin autumnus and reaches its modern form through medieval Romance vowel and consonant changes.
Usage tips
- When referring to a specific occurrence of the season, Spanish uses el otoño (for example, el otoño pasado) while en otoño is used for recurring or general statements.
Opposites
- primaveraspringnoun
Related words
- otoñecerbecome autumnalverb
- otoñalautumnaladjective