este verano
/este beɾano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "this summer" is translated into Spanish as este verano.
este verano refers to the period of warm weather occurring in the current calendar year.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun verano is masculine, you must use the masculine demonstrative adjective este instead of the feminine form esta.
How do you pronounce it?
/este beɾano/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the phrase este verano evokes the 'August exodus', a cultural phenomenon where major cities like Madrid become nearly empty as residents flee to the coast.
- The word verano actually comes from a Latin root meaning 'spring'. Over time, the meaning shifted forward by one season in Spanish.
- The Spanish word for 'east' is also este. Because it is spelled and pronounced exactly like the word for 'this', the meaning depends entirely on its position in the sentence.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué hiciste este verano?What did you do this summer?This sentence is useful for asking what someone did during este verano.Tatoeba #1482767 by marcelostockle, translation #627287 by CM
- Iré a Irlanda este verano.I will go to Ireland this summer.This sentence is useful for stating plans to go to a destination during este verano.Tatoeba #2517770 by BoriQa, translation #2505264 by sundown
- ¿Saldrás fuera este verano?Are you going away this summer?This sentence is useful for asking if someone will go away during este verano.Tatoeba #1528609 by wallebot, translation #60186 by CK
- Durante este verano, se celebrarán numerosos festivales en mi ciudad.During this summer, numerous festivals will be celebrated in my city.
- Este veranito quiero ir de acampada con mis amigos.This summer, I want to go camping with my friends.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their holiday plans in a cafe.
- Elena¿Tienes planes para este verano?Do you have plans for this summer?
- MateoSí, voy a viajar a España este verano.Yes, I am going to travel to Spain this summer.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero ir este verano.How nice! I also want to go this summer.
- MateoDeberías reservar tu vuelo pronto.You should book your flight soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries este, verano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
