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"Summer" in Spanish: verano
el verano
Summer in Spanish is el verano. It is masculine. Say en verano for in summer. Este verano means this summer.
Heat
En verano hace mucho calor.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce verano
Say it
beh-RAH-noh
/beˈɾa.no/
beh-RAH-noh. Soft b/v. Stress RAH. Clear noh.
"Summer" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el verano | summer The season. | The season. |
| en verano | in summer Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| este verano | this summer Current or coming summer. | Current or coming summer. |
| el verano pasado | last summer Looking back. | Looking back. |
| vacaciones de verano | summer vacation School or work break. | School or work break. |
How to use verano in real life
- 1Heat
En verano hace mucho calor.
In summer it is very hot.
En verano for the season.
- 2Plans
Este verano voy a la playa.
This summer I'm going to the beach.
Este verano is this summer.
- 3School
Las vacaciones de verano empiezan pronto.
Summer vacation starts soon.
Vacaciones de verano.
Mistakes English speakers make with verano
Incorrect: La verano es caliente.
Correct: El verano es caliente.
Verano is masculine: el verano.
Incorrect: En verano pasado viajé.
Correct: El verano pasado viajé.
Say el verano pasado, not en verano pasado.
Good to know
El verano is masculine. Beach trips and school breaks often define el verano talk across Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Beach plans
ChatPal
¿Qué haces este verano?
What are you doing this summer?
You
Este verano voy a la playa.
This summer I'm going to the beach.
ChatPal
¿En julio o agosto?
In July or August?
You
En julio. Me encanta el verano.
In July. I love summer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Summer" in Spanish
Is verano masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el verano.
How do I say in summer?
En verano.
How do I say this summer?
Este verano.
How do I say last summer?
El verano pasado.
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