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El invierno en Madrid es soleado, pero muy frío.
A1Winter in Madrid is sunny, but very cold.
¿Qué haces durante el invierno?
A1What do you do during the winter?
Este invierno ha sido el más nevado en diez años.
B1This winter has been the snowiest in ten years.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'The' with Seasons
When you talk about seasons generally (like 'I love winter'), Spanish usually requires the word 'el' (the definite article): 'Me gusta el invierno'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Article
Mistake: "Me gusta invierno."
Correction: Me gusta el invierno. Seasons, like abstract concepts, almost always need a 'the' (el/la) when they are the main subject or object of a sentence.
⭐ Usage Tips
No Capitalization
Unlike in English, the names of seasons in Spanish (invierno, verano, etc.) are only capitalized if they start a sentence.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: invierno
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'invierno'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'invierno' masculine or feminine?
'Invierno' is a masculine noun, so you always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.
Do I capitalize 'invierno'?
No, generally not. In Spanish, seasons are only capitalized if they begin a sentence or are part of a proper title.