verano
/beˈɾano/
verano is the Spanish word for summer.
verano refers to the warmest season of the year. You can also use the related adjective veraniego to describe things that are characteristic of or related to the summer.
How does it change in a sentence?
verano is a masculine noun and is typically used with the masculine definite article as el verano (the summer). When you want to say "in summer", use the preposition en followed by the noun without an article: en verano.
How do you pronounce it?
/beˈɾano/
Did you know?
- The word verano is a linguistic traveler that has shifted its identity by one entire season. While it now means 'summer', its original Latin root ver referred specifically to 'spring'.
- While verano is the general word for summer, Spanish has a specific term canícula to describe the period of the most intense, oppressive heat during the season.
- The phrase el verano de San Juan is used to mark the summer solstice. This period is traditionally celebrated with ancient fire rituals and festive gatherings.
Examples in context
- El tinto de verano se parece al calimocho.The tinto de verano looks like the calimocho.This sentence shows how verano is used in the name of a specific drink.Tatoeba #855832 by Kokoo, translation #915936 by papabear
- El verano es una estación muy popular para disfrutar de las vacaciones.Summer is a very popular season to enjoy vacations.
- Viajaremos a España durante el verano para disfrutar del clima y la cultura.We will travel to Spain during the summer to enjoy the weather and culture.
- El verano es mi estación favorita.Summer is my favorite season.
- Hace mucho calor en el verano.It is very hot in the summer.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their vacation plans.
- Lucía¿Vas a viajar este verano?Are you traveling this summer?
- DanielSí, iré a la playa con mi hermano.Yes, I will go to the beach with my brother.
- LucíaQué bien, yo me quedo en la ciudad.That's great, I am staying in the city.
- DanielNo te preocupes, Lucía, ¡disfruta del calor!Don't worry, Lucía, enjoy the heat!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry verano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries verano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
