el
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.
.
The climate in the north is colder and wetter.
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