invierno
/imˈbjeɾno/masculine
The English word 'winter' is translated to Spanish as invierno.
invierno is a masculine noun referring to the fourth season, which is marked by the lowest temperatures and short days. You can also use the verb invernar to mean spending the winter, such as when spending a particular place on holiday.
Meaning: fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun invierno is masculine and is used with the definite article el to say 'the winter' (el invierno).
How do you pronounce it?
/imˈbjeɾno/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries in the Southern Hemisphere, such as Argentina or Chile, invierno occurs during the months of June, July and August, which is the exact opposite of the Northern Hemisphere's seasons.
- The Latin ancestor of invierno, hībernum, is also the root of the English word 'hibernal', which is a formal adjective used to describe things relating to winter.
- In some Spanish literary contexts, particularly in older poetry, 'invierno' can be used as a metaphor for old age, representing the 'winter' of a person's life.
Examples in context
- El invierno es frío.Winter is cold.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of invierno.Tatoeba #8323878 by arh, translation #9725716 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gusta el invierno.I like winter.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for invierno.Tatoeba #513440 by Shishir, translation #259651 by CK
- El invierno se ha ido.Winter is gone.This sentence is useful for stating that invierno has ended.Tatoeba #1266237 by Shishir, translation #279642 by sundown
- Cuando llega el invierno, disfruto del esquí en las montañas.When winter comes, I enjoy skiing in the mountains.
- Durante el invierno, hace mucho frío y a veces nieva.During winter, it is very cold, and sometimes it snows.
- La temporada invernal trae consigo celebraciones navideñas y el Año Nuevo.The winter season brings Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about the weather in a café.
- Lucía¿Te gusta el invierno, Daniel?Do you like winter, Daniel?
- DanielNo, odio el frío del invierno.No, I hate the winter cold.
- LucíaYo sí, me encanta la nieve.I do, I love the snow.
- DanielEres muy valiente, Lucía.You are very brave, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “winter” translations and entries invierno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries invierno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
