invierno
/imˈbjeɾno/masculine
In Spanish, winter is invierno.
The noun invierno refers to the fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures. The related verb invernar means to spend the winter, as in a particular place on holiday. The adjective form is invernal, which means wintry / of winter.
Meaning: fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying 'in winter' to describe something happening during the season, use the preposition en with the definite article to form en el invierno.
How do you pronounce it?
/imˈbjeɾno/
Did you know?
- The word invierno contains a linguistic 'ghost' syllable. In Old Spanish, it was spelled ivierno, but speakers mistakenly added an 'n' to the first syllable, reanalyzing it as if it came from the prefix 'in-'.
- In some Latin American countries, invierno is used to refer to the rainy season rather than just the coldest time of the year.
- The word invierno shares a common root with the English word 'hibernal', a rare adjective meaning 'relating to winter'.
Examples in context
- El invierno es frío.Winter is cold.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the season using 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 the season using invierno.Tatoeba #513440 by Shishir, translation #259651 by CK
- El invierno se ha ido.Winter is gone.This sentence is useful for stating that the season has ended using invierno.Tatoeba #1266237 by Shishir, translation #279642 by sundown
- Me encanta el invierno y su clima frío.I love winter and its cold weather.
- La estación invernal es ideal para disfrutar de deportes de invierno.The winter season is perfect for enjoying winter sports.
- ¡Me encanta el inviernito! Es la época perfecta para tomar chocolate caliente.I love the little winter! It's the perfect time for hot chocolate.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about the weather while walking in the park.
- ElenaEl invierno será muy largo este año.Winter will be very long this year.
- AlejandroSí, hace mucho frío ahora.Yes, it is very cold now.
- ElenaPrefiero el verano al invierno.I prefer summer to winter.
- AlejandroYo también, Elena.Me too, Elena.
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.
