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climático

klee-MAH-tee-koh/kliˈmatiko/

climático means climatic in Spanish (relating to climate).

climatic, climate

Also: weather-related
A landscape divided into three sections showing a sunny desert, a rainy forest, and a snowy mountain peak.

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El cambio climático es una preocupación global.

A2

Climate change is a global concern.

Las condiciones climáticas en esta región son muy extremas.

B1

The climatic conditions in this region are very extreme.

Debemos adaptarnos al nuevo escenario climático.

B2

We must adapt to the new climate scenario.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • meteorológico (meteorological)
  • atmosférico (atmospheric)

Common Collocations

  • cambio climáticoclimate change
  • crisis climáticaclimate crisis
  • refugio climáticoclimate shelter

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Words that translate to "climático" in Spanish:

climatic

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👥 Word Family
clima(climate)Noun
climatología(climatology)Noun
aclimatarse(to acclimatize)Verb
climatizador(air conditioner/climate control)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
prácticoautomáticosimpático
📚 Etymology

From the Greek word 'klíma', which referred to the slope or inclination of the Earth toward the poles, later passing through Latin as 'clima'.

First recorded: 19th century (modern scientific usage)

Cognates (Related words)

English: climaticFrench: climatique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'climático' only used for bad things like global warming?

No, it simply means 'relating to climate.' You can use it to describe 'climatic conditions' (condiciones climáticas) whether they are good, bad, or neutral.

What is the difference between 'climático' and 'meteorológico'?

'Climático' refers to long-term patterns (climate), while 'meteorológico' usually refers to short-term events (daily weather/meteorology).

Can I use 'climático' to describe a person?

No, this adjective is only used for objects, phenomena, or scientific concepts related to the atmosphere.