Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Climate" in Portuguese: clima
o clima
Climate in Portuguese is o clima. Use it for long-term patterns; for today’s weather people often say o tempo.
Packing advice
O clima do Nordeste é quente a maior parte do ano.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce clima
Say it
o KLEE-mah
/ˈo ˈkli.ma/
o KLEE-mah
"Climate" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o clima | the climate Long-term pattern. | Long-term pattern. |
| clima tropical | tropical climate Region type. | Region type. |
| mudança climática | climate change News topic. | News topic. |
| clima seco | dry climate Description. | Description. |
How to use clima in real life
- 1Packing advice
O clima do Nordeste é quente a maior parte do ano.
The Northeast climate is hot most of the year.
Regional.
- 2News chat
O clima está mudando mais rápido que antes.
The climate is changing faster than before.
Global topic.
- 3Moving cities
Prefiro um clima mais ameno que o do Rio.
I prefer a milder climate than Rio's.
Ameno = mild.
Mistakes English speakers make with clima
Incorrect: O climate aqui é úmido.
Correct: O clima aqui é úmido.
Use clima.
Incorrect: Como está o clima? (meaning today's weather)
Correct: Como está o tempo?
Tempo is today's weather; clima is the pattern.
Good to know
Brazil spans many climas—Amazon humidity, Southern winters, and dry sertão stretches. Locals still ask about o tempo for today’s rain even when tourists say clima.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to live
ChatPal
Você gosta do clima de São Paulo?
Do you like São Paulo's climate?
You
O clima é imprevisível, mas ok.
The climate is unpredictable, but okay.
ChatPal
No litoral o clima é mais estável.
On the coast the climate is more stable.
You
Vale a pena conhecer.
It's worth checking out.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Climate" in Portuguese
Climate vs weather?
Clima = pattern; tempo = today's weather.
Tropical climate?
Clima tropical.
Climate change?
Mudança climática / mudanças no clima.
Dry climate?
Clima seco.
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