equinoccio de otoño
/ekinoɡθjo de otoɲo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "autumn equinox" is equinoccio de otoño.
The phrase refers to the autumn equinox.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of equinoccio (equinox) and de otoño (of autumn).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine noun phrase and is typically preceded by the masculine definite article el as in el equinoccio de otoño.
How do you pronounce it?
/ekinoɡθjo de otoɲo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the 'equinoccio de otoño' occurs in March rather than September. This is because the Southern Hemisphere experiences seasons opposite to those in the North.
- The word otoño is used in some Spanish dialects as a metaphor for the 'autumn' of one's life, referring to the stage of aging and wisdom.
- In Spanish, the word equinoccio shares a Latin root with the English word 'equal', reflecting the equal length of day and night.
Examples in context
- Durante el equinoccio de otoño, el día y la noche tienen una duración similar.During the autumn equinox, the day and night have similar duration.
- La fecha exacta del equinoccio de otoño varía ligeramente cada año.The exact date of the autumn equinox varies slightly each year.
- El equinoccio de otoño ocurre en septiembre.The autumn equinox occurs in September.
- El equinoccio de otoño es en septiembre.The autumn equinox is in September.
- Celebramos el equinoccio de otoño con una cena.We celebrate the autumn equinox with a dinner.
- El equinoccio de otoño marca el cambio de estación.The autumn equinox marks the change of season.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about the changing weather.
- JavierYa llega el equinoccio de otoño, Elena.The autumn equinox is almost here, Elena.
- ElenaSí, los días están más cortos.Yes, the days are getting shorter.
- JavierMe gusta el clima de esta estación.I like the weather of this season.
- ElenaA mí también, Javier.I do too, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
