el invierno
winter
Es la época del año más fría, cuando los días son más cortos y muchas veces cae nieve en algunos lugares.
Definition & meaning
Invierno means winter, the coldest season of the year in many regions. In the Northern Hemisphere, it generally falls between December and March; in the Southern Hemisphere, it falls around June through September.
It can also be used figuratively for a period of coldness, decline, or inactivity.
Grammar & Word origin
Invierno is a masculine noun: el invierno (“the winter”). Its plural is los inviernos (“the winters”). The word comes from Latin hibernum, related to hibernus, meaning “wintry” or “of winter.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- estación invernal — “winter season”; a more formal expression that refers specifically to the season.
- temporada fría — “cold season”; a descriptive phrase that may refer to cold weather without naming the season itself.
- verano — “summer”; the opposite season.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El invierno pasado fue el más frío de la década.noun
Last winter was the coldest of the decade.
En invierno uso una bufanda roja.noun
In winter I wear a red scarf.
El invierno es mi estación favorita.noun
Winter is my favorite season.
En invierno nieva mucho en mi pueblo.noun
In winter, it snows a lot in my village.
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