primavera
pree-mah-VEH-rah
📝 In Action
Mi estación favorita es la primavera porque todo florece.
A1My favorite season is spring because everything blooms.
En primavera, el clima es templado y agradable.
A2In spring, the weather is mild and pleasant.
Dicen que el amor es la primavera de la vida.
B1They say that love is the spring (or youth) of life.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Remember that 'primavera' is a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la primavera,' 'una hermosa primavera').
Using the Article
Unlike English, Spanish usually requires the definite article ('la') when speaking about seasons in general, such as when stating a preference: 'Me gusta la primavera' (I like spring).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Article
Mistake: "Mi estación favorita es primavera."
Correction: Mi estación favorita es **la** primavera. (Seasons usually need 'la' or 'el' when used as the subject or object of preference.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about weather
To say 'In the spring,' you can use 'en primavera' or 'durante la primavera.' Both are correct and very common ways to set the time.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: primavera
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'primavera'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'primavera' only refer to the season?
While its main meaning is the season of spring, it is often used figuratively to mean 'youth,' 'the beginning,' or 'the best time' of something, such as in the phrase 'la primavera de la vida' (the spring/prime of life).
When does 'primavera' start in Spanish-speaking countries?
The start date depends on the hemisphere: around March 21st in the Northern Hemisphere (like Spain and Mexico), and around September 21st in the Southern Hemisphere (like Chile and Argentina).