meteorológico

meh-teh-oh-roh-LO-hee-koh/me.te.o.ɾo.ˈlo.xi.ko/

“meteorológico” means “weather-related” in Spanish (General description of atmospheric conditions).

weather-related, meteorological

Also: weather

El informe meteorológico dice que va a nevar mañana.

The weather report says it is going to snow tomorrow.

Hay una estación meteorológica en la cima de la montaña.

There is a weather station at the top of the mountain.

Un fenómeno meteorológico extremo causó los daños.

An extreme weather phenomenon caused the damage.

Words that translate to "meteorológico" in Spanish:

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How would you say 'weather station' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

meteorología(meteorology) — Noun

meteorólogo(meteorologist (male)) — Noun

meteoróloga(meteorologist (female)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

biológicológicopsicológico

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'meteōrologikos', which refers to the study of things high in the air or in the sky.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: meteorologicalFrench: météorologiqueItalian: meteorologico

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Is 'meteorológico' only used for bad weather?

No, it refers to any atmospheric condition, whether it's a sunny day, a hurricane, or just a routine temperature reading.

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

'Clima' refers to long-term climate patterns, while 'meteorológico' usually relates to the immediate weather and the science of studying it.

Is this word considered very formal?

It is more formal than the word 'tiempo' (weather), but it is the standard word used in any news broadcast or newspaper.