invierno
standard, Mexico
Winter is invierno in Mexico. In much of the country it is mild, but in the central highlands and the north nights can be cold enough for frost.
Mexicans say en invierno or en el invierno. The adjective is invernal, as in temporada invernal.
Meaning: coldest season of the year (noun)
When do people say it?
Many Mexicans spend the winter holidays with posadas, a series of parties in December before Christmas.
Did you know?
- Ponche is a hot fruit drink served in Mexico at winter posadas, usually with tejocotes and cinnamon.
Examples in context
- En invierno hace frío por la noche.In winter it is cold at night.
- Me encanta el chocolate caliente en invierno.I love hot chocolate in winter.
- El invierno empieza en diciembre.Winter starts in December.
Example conversation
Sergio and his aunt Tía Lola chat on a December evening in Toluca.
- SergioTía Lola, qué frío hace hoy.Aunt Lola, it is so cold today.
- Tía LolaYa entró el invierno.Winter has started.
- SergioVoy por una cobija.I am going to get a blanket.
- Tía LolaY prepara un ponche.And make a punch.
