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Spanish word
subtropical
Pronunciation
IPA/suβtɾopiˈkal/
Meaning
- adjectivesubtropical
Example
En la costa subtropical hace calor casi todo el año.
On the subtropical coast, it's hot almost all year.
More examples
Las zonas subtropicales suelen tener lluvias estacionales.
Subtropical zones often have seasonal rains.
Core concept
Region with warm temperatures most of the year located between tropical and temperate zones.
Common phrases
región subtropical
subtropical region
clima subtropical
subtropical climate
zona subtropical
subtropical zone
Similar words
tropical: Zone characterized by intense heat and high humidity common near the equator.
templado: Zone with a moderate climate, noticeable seasons, and limited winter cold.
cálido: Place that registers relatively high temperatures and feels warm.
Definition in Spanish
Describe zonas climáticas ubicadas entre las regiones tropicales y las templadas, con temperaturas cálidas durante gran parte del año.
Word origin
From the prefix sub- meaning 'under' combined with tropical (from Greek tropikos via Latin), indicating areas just outside the tropics.
Usage tips
- There is no written accent on subtropical, and common collocations to learn are clima subtropical, zona subtropical, and región subtropical.
Opposites
- templadotemperateadjective