climate
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weather

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"Climate" is a noun which is often translated as "el clima", and "weather" is a noun which is also often translated as "el clima". Learn more about the difference between "climate" and "weather" below.

climate(

klay

miht

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (weather)

a. el clima

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

My dream is to live in Hawaii because of the beautiful beaches and warm climate.Mi sueño es vivir en Hawái por las playas preciosas y el clima cálido.

2. (surroundings)

a. el clima

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

At this company our aim is to build a climate of trust.En esta compañía nuestra meta es establecer un clima de confianza.

b. el ambiente

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

The relaxing climate of the spa made me forget all my problems.El ambiente relajante del spa me hizo olvidar todos mis problemas.

weather(

weh

thuhr

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (climate)

a. el clima

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

The weather is terrible today.El clima está terrible hoy.

b. el tiempo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

I hope we have good weather for the walk.Espero que tengamos buen tiempo para el paseo.

2. (adverse climatic conditions)

a. el mal tiempo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

We may have to cancel the game because of the weather.Puede que tengamos que cancelar el partido a causa del mal tiempo.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

3. (to wear down)

a. erosionar

The wind and the rain had weathered the stone steps.El viento y la lluvia habían erosionado los escalones de piedra.

b. curtir (face)

The harsh climate of Antarctica had weathered the scientist's face.El clima severo de Antárctica había curtido la cara del científico.

4. (to deal with)

a. soportar

You have to be able to weather the highs and lows of life.Tienes que poder soportar los altibajos de la vida.