climas
/klimas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "weathers" is translated into Spanish as climas.
In Spanish, climas is the plural form used to describe the atmospheric conditions of different regions or time periods.
How do you pronounce it?
/klimas/
Did you know?
- While clima translates to 'climate' or 'weather', Spanish speakers use the phrase hace buen tiempo to say the weather is nice, using the word for 'time' tiempo instead.
- The word clima shares an unexpected connection with the English word 'climatology' via the Greek word klima, which originally referred to the 'inclination' of the sun toward the earth.
- In a medical or psychological context, clima can refer to the 'atmosphere' or 'mood' of a social environment, such as clima laboral for a work environment.
Examples in context
- Está fresquito.It is a little chilly.
- Los climas de estas regiones son muy distintos.The weathers of these regions are very different.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about traveling.
- SofíaJavier, ¿qué climas te gustan más?Javier, what weathers do you like most?
- JavierMe gustan los climas templados, Sofía.I like temperate weathers, Sofía.
- SofíaYo prefiero los climas más cálidos.I prefer warmer weathers.
- JavierEntonces vamos a la playa.Then let's go to the beach.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
