Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈklima/

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Translation

climate

Word origin

From Latin clima, from Greek klima ('region, zone, inclination of the earth'), from klinein ('to slope, lean'). The word is masculine in Spanish despite its -a ending, following its Greek-derived nouns.

Origin
Greek
Root
klima
English cognates
climate, clime, incline

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralclimas

Examples

.

The climate of this region is very dry.

climático .

Climate change affects the whole climate of the planet.

soleado.

I prefer a warm and sunny climate.

buen .

There is a good working atmosphere in the office.

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The climate in the north is colder and wetter.

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This word is part of lesson 47.