How to Say "climate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “climate” is “clima” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
long-term weather patterns
Examples
El clima de Costa Rica es tropical y húmedo.
The climate of Costa Rica is tropical and humid.
¿Cómo es el clima en invierno en tu ciudad?
What is the weather (climate) like in winter in your city?
El cambio climático es una preocupación global.
Climate change is a global concern.
Masculine Noun Exception
Even though 'clima' ends in -a, it is a masculine word and always uses 'el' or 'un'. This is because it comes from Greek.
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “La clima es cálida.”
Correction: El clima es cálido. (Remember to match the adjective to the masculine noun: cálido, not cálida.)
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