es otoño
/es otoɲo/from spelling rules
To say "it is fall" in Spanish, use es otoño.
The phrase es otoño is used to state that the current season is autumn.
Which one should you use?
While es otoño is the standard way to express that it is currently the season of fall, es el otoño can be used when referring to the season as a specific period of time. Additionally, Estamos en otoño means "We are in fall".
How do you pronounce it?
/es otoɲo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly add the definite article el before the season when using the verb ser to state the current season. Instead of saying es el otoño, use the standard es otoño.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the seasons are not always tied to the calendar dates used in the north. In the Southern Hemisphere, es otoño occurs from March to May.
- The word otoño is often used metaphorically in Spanish literature to describe the 'autumn' of one's life, referring to old age.
- The word otoño is a direct descendant of the Latin word autumnus, making it a close relative of the English word 'autumn'.
Examples in context
- Ya es otoño.It is fall already.
- Mira, ya es otoño en el parque.Look, it is fall in the park.
- Por fin es otoño.It is finally fall.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are walking through a forest.
- SofíaMira las hojas, ya es otoño.Look at the leaves, it is fall.
- MateoSí, es una estación muy bonita.Yes, it is a very beautiful season.
- SofíaMe encanta el clima de ahora.I love the current weather.
- MateoA mí también, Sofía.Me too, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, otoño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
