el tropical
tropical
Relacionado con las zonas cálidas de la Tierra, cerca del ecuador, donde hace mucho calor y suele llover bastante.
Definition & meaning
Tropical means tropical: relating to the tropics, the region around the equator. It can also describe something characteristic of that region, such as a hot climate, lush vegetation, or particular fruits.
Grammar & Word origin
Tropical is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is tropicales .
It comes from Latin tropicus, ultimately from Greek tropikós, meaning “relating to a turn.”
Synonyms & antonyms
There is no exact synonym in every context. Cálido means “warm” or “hot,” but does not specifically refer to the tropics.
Depending on context, polar can contrast with tropical when describing climate or location. Templado means “temperate” and describes a milder climate.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Las zonas tropicales suelen tener un clima muy lluvioso.adjective
Tropical areas usually have a very rainy climate.
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