verano
beh-RAH-noh
📝 In Action
¿Qué planes tienes para el verano?
A1What plans do you have for the summer?
El calor del verano aquí es insoportable sin aire acondicionado.
A2The summer heat here is unbearable without air conditioning.
Muchas familias aprovechan el descanso del verano para viajar a la costa.
B1Many families take advantage of the summer break to travel to the coast.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' with 'verano' because it is a masculine noun: 'el verano' (the summer).
Talking About Seasons
When talking generally about the season, Spanish often uses the definite article 'el': 'Me gusta el verano' (I like summer).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "La verano fue muy caluroso."
Correction: El verano fue muy caluroso. (Seasons are usually masculine in Spanish.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Prepositions with Seasons
Use 'en verano' or 'durante el verano' when talking about something that happens during the season: 'Vamos a la playa en verano'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: verano
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'verano'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Spanish use 'el' before 'verano' when talking generally?
Spanish requires articles (like 'el' or 'la') more often than English does, especially when referring to general categories or concepts like seasons, colors, or subjects. We say 'I like *the* summer' (Me gusta *el* verano).
Does the timing of 'verano' change in Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes! Since the Spanish-speaking world spans both hemispheres, 'verano' occurs at different times. In countries like Spain or Mexico (Northern Hemisphere), it's roughly June to September. In countries like Argentina or Chile (Southern Hemisphere), it's December to March.