How to Say “Spring” in Spanish

primavera
/pɾimaˈbeɾa/feminine
The English word spring refers to the season between winter and summer in temperate climates as primavera in Spanish.
primavera is a noun used to refer to the season of spring. You can also use the adjective primaveral to mean spring-like or relating to spring.
Meaning: season between winter and summer in temperate climates (noun)

Related words

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun primavera is feminine and is typically used with the definite article la, as in la primavera.

How do you pronounce it?

/pɾimaˈbeɾa/

What mistakes should you avoid?

English speakers may mistakenly use the word resorte for the season, but resorte refers only to a mechanical spring.

Did you know?

  • The word primavera is also used in Spain to describe a specific type of mixed salad with a variety of colorful vegetables.
  • While primavera describes the season, the word manantial is used instead when referring to a 'spring' of water coming from the earth.
  • A person who is described as having a 'espíritu primaveral' is not just talking about the weather, but is instead describing someone with a joyful, energetic, and youthful personality.

Examples in context

  • Yo amo la primavera.
    I love spring.
    Tatoeba #4612813 by Francisco_M, translation #3120881 by Hybrid
  • En primavera, el alba.
    In spring, the dawn.
    Tatoeba #4977245 by albrusgher, translation #365045 by shanghainese
  • La primavera es verde.
    Spring is green.
    Tatoeba #11723719 by Seael, translation #11167171 by carlosalberto
  • La primavera es mi estación favorita.
    Spring is my favorite season.
  • ¿Te gusta la primavera? ¡A mí me encanta!
    Do you like spring? I love it!
  • 148 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Elena and Daniel are talking about their travel plans.

  1. Elena

    ¿Vas a viajar en primavera, Daniel?
    Are you going to travel in spring, Daniel?
  2. Daniel

    Sí, Elena, quiero ir a la playa.
    Yes, Elena, I want to go to the beach.
  3. Elena

    La primavera es perfecta para eso.
    Spring is perfect for that.
  4. Daniel

    Tienes mucha razón.
    You are very right.

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