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How to Say "climate" in Spanish

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clima

KLEE-mahˈkli.ma

nounA1general
Use 'clima' when referring to the general, long-term weather conditions of a specific region or the planet.
A colorful storybook illustration showing three distinct geographical zones side-by-side: a sunny beach, a dry desert, and a snowy mountain, representing the variety of global climates.

Examples

El clima de la Patagonia es muy frío y ventoso.

The climate of Patagonia is very cold and windy.

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.)

climático

adjectiveA2general
Use 'climático' as an adjective to describe things that are related to or affected by climate, such as change, policy, or events.

Examples

Las consecuencias del cambio climático son evidentes.

The consequences of climate change are evident.

Noun vs. Adjective Confusion

The most common mistake is using 'clima' (noun) when you need an adjective, or vice versa. Remember that 'clima' names the weather patterns, while 'climático' describes something associated with those patterns.

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