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How to Say "season" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “season” is “estación” — use 'estación' to refer to the four periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

estaciónA1

Use 'estación' to refer to the four periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

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temporada🔊A2

Use 'temporada' for a defined period of time related to specific activities like sports leagues, TV shows, or annual events.

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épocaB1

Use 'época' to describe a specific time or period, often characterized by particular events, conditions, or traditions, like a holiday season or a harvest period.

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tiempo🔊B1

Use 'tiempo' when referring to a general period or time of year associated with a particular activity or condition, often in a more abstract or historical sense.

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campaña🔊C1

Use 'campaña' specifically for the period dedicated to agricultural activities like harvesting crops, or for fishing or military operations.

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estación

NounA1General
Use 'estación' to refer to the four periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

Examples

Me encanta el verano, es mi estación preferida.

I love summer, it's my favorite season.

temporada

tem-po-RAH-dahtem.poˈɾa.ða

nounA2General
Use 'temporada' for a defined period of time related to specific activities like sports leagues, TV shows, or annual events.
A colorful storybook illustration depicting two distinct seasons side-by-side: a bright sunny beach with a single palm tree representing summer and a forest floor covered in red and yellow fallen leaves representing autumn.

Examples

La nueva temporada de mi serie favorita empieza la semana que viene.

The new season of my favorite series starts next week.

La próxima temporada de fútbol comienza en agosto.

The next football season begins in August.

Esta es la última temporada de mi serie favorita.

This is the final season of my favorite series.

Durante la temporada de lluvias, necesitamos paraguas.

During the rainy season, we need umbrellas.

Gender Check

Remember that 'temporada' is feminine, so you must use feminine words with it, like 'la' (the) and 'esta' (this).

Season vs. Estación

Mistake: “Using 'temporada' for the four main climate seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter).”

Correction: Use 'estación' (la estación) for climate seasons. Reserve 'temporada' for specific activity periods (TV, sports, business, holidays).

época

nounB1General
Use 'época' to describe a specific time or period, often characterized by particular events, conditions, or traditions, like a holiday season or a harvest period.

Examples

Durante la época navideña, la ciudad se llena de luces.

During the Christmas season, the city fills with lights.

tiempo

tyem-poˈtjempo

NounB1General
Use 'tiempo' when referring to a general period or time of year associated with a particular activity or condition, often in a more abstract or historical sense.
People dressed in clothing from a historical era, such as ancient Rome, standing near a column.

Examples

Es el tiempo de las lluvias en la selva amazónica.

It is the rainy season in the Amazon rainforest.

En tiempos de los romanos, la vida era muy diferente.

In Roman times, life was very different.

En mis tiempos de estudiante, leía mucho.

In my student days, I read a lot.

Es tiempo de cosecha.

It's harvest time.

nounC1Specific
Use 'campaña' specifically for the period dedicated to agricultural activities like harvesting crops, or for fishing or military operations.

Examples

La campaña de la vendimia fue muy productiva este año.

The grape harvest season was very productive this year.

Estación vs. Temporada vs. Época

Learners often confuse 'estación' (time of year like spring/summer) with 'temporada' (a specific, often scheduled period like a sports season) and 'época' (a distinct period for an event or condition). Remember: 'estación' is for the calendar year's cycles, while 'temporada' and 'época' are for specific, activity-based or event-based periods.

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