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"Climate" in Spanish: clima
el clima
Climate is el clima (KLEE-mah). It is masculine: el clima. Use el clima for a region's pattern. For today's feel, ask ¿qué tiempo hace? while still talking about clima.
Comparing cities
El clima de Lima es húmedo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce clima
Say it
KLEE-mah
/ˈklima/
KLEE-mah. Stress KLEE. Soft c before i. Keep clima clear.
"Climate" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el clima | the climate Regions, seasons, long patterns. | Regions, seasons, long patterns. |
| clima tropical | tropical climate Common Latin American label. | Common Latin American label. |
| clima seco | dry climate Desert or highland dryness. | Desert or highland dryness. |
| cambio climático | climate change News and school talk. | News and school talk. |
How to use clima in real life
- 1Comparing cities
El clima de Lima es húmedo.
Lima's climate is humid.
El clima + place.
- 2Moving advice
Prefiero un clima seco.
I prefer a dry climate.
Un clima + adjective.
- 3Travel research
¿Cómo es el clima en marzo?
What's the climate like in March?
Ask about el clima by month.
Mistakes English speakers make with clima
Incorrect: La clima es agradable.
Correct: El clima es agradable.
Clima is masculine: el clima.
Incorrect: El clima hace calor ahora mismo.
Correct: Hace calor. / El clima es cálido.
For right now say hace calor. Use el clima for the broader pattern.
Good to know
Travel blogs describe el clima before packing lists. Locals still mix clima and tiempo, but school and news keep clima for regional patterns and seasons.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a vacation city
ChatPal
¿Qué clima prefieres?
What climate do you prefer?
You
Un clima fresco, no tan húmedo.
A cool climate, not so humid.
ChatPal
Entonces miremos la sierra.
Then let's look at the highlands.
You
Sí. Quiero caminar mucho.
Yes. I want to walk a lot.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Climate" in Spanish
Is clima masculine?
Yes: el clima, un clima seco.
Clima or tiempo?
Clima is the broader pattern. Tiempo is today's weather feel.
How do you pronounce clima?
KLEE-mah with stress on KLEE.
How do I say tropical climate?
Clima tropical.
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