Spanish Conversation · Level 115
59 words
Spanish word
tropical
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾopiˈkal/
Meaning
- adjectivetropical
Example
En la selva tropical hay mucha lluvia.
There is a lot of rain in the tropical forest.
More examples
La fauna de la isla tropical incluye aves coloridas.
The fauna of the tropical island includes colorful birds.
Core concept
Warm, humid climate around the Tropics.
Common phrases
isla tropical
tropical island
fruta tropical
tropical fruit
Similar words
caluroso: Perceptibly very hot, causing sweating and physical discomfort.
húmedo: Air with high moisture content that makes surroundings feel clammy or damp.
lluvioso: Often rainy, with frequent showers and a pronounced wet season.
cálido: Moderately warm, giving gentle or pleasant warmth without intense heat.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece a los trópicos o describe climas cálidos y húmedos propios de esa región.
Word origin
From Latin tropicus via Greek tropikós, meaning 'of the turn' and originally referring to regions near the Tropics where the sun appears to turn.
Usage tips
- Often used with clima, bosque, or fruta; when describing weather Spanish speakers commonly add specific temperatures or rainfall amounts to convey how tropical the place actually is.
Opposites
- templadotemperateadjective