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"Temperature" in Spanish: temperatura

la temperatura

Say it: tem-peh-rah-TOO-rahfeminine · la temperaturanoun/tempeɾaˈtuɾa/

Temperature is la temperatura (tem-peh-rah-TOO-rah). It is feminine: la temperatura. Weather reports say la temperatura máxima. Fever talk also uses temperatura.

Checking a forecast

La temperatura llega a treinta.
The temperature reaches thirty.
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How to pronounce temperatura

Say it

tem-peh-rah-TOO-rah

/tempeɾaˈtuɾa/

tem-peh-rah-TOO-rah. Stress TOO. Five clear beats. Keep temperatura long and even.

"Temperature" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la temperaturathe temperature

Weather or body.

temperatura máximahigh temperature

Forecast high.

temperatura mínimalow temperature

Forecast low.

sube la temperaturathe temperature rises

Heat wave talk.

How to use temperatura in real life

  1. 1Checking a forecast

    La temperatura llega a treinta.

    The temperature reaches thirty.

    La temperatura + number.

  2. 2Morning news

    Baja la temperatura esta noche.

    The temperature drops tonight.

    Baja la temperatura.

  3. 3Clinic visit

    Le tomo la temperatura ahora.

    I'll take your temperature now.

    Body temperatura.

Mistakes English speakers make with temperatura

Incorrect: El temperatura es alta.

Correct: La temperatura es alta.

Temperatura is feminine: la temperatura.

Incorrect: La temperature es de 20.

Correct: La temperatura es de 20.

Use temperatura, not English temperature.

Good to know

Apps list la temperatura in Celsius across Latin America. Radios announce temperatura máxima before commute hours so people plan water and shade.

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Planning a hike

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Viste la temperatura de mañana?

    Did you see tomorrow's temperature?

  2. You

    Sí. La temperatura sube mucho.

    Yes. The temperature rises a lot.

  3. ChatPal

    Salimos temprano entonces.

    We'll leave early then.

  4. You

    Llevo dos botellas de agua.

    I'll bring two water bottles.

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"Temperature" in other languages

FAQ

Common questions about "Temperature" in Spanish

Is temperatura feminine?

Yes: la temperatura, una temperatura alta.

Weather or body?

Both. Forecasts and clinics use temperatura.

How do you pronounce temperatura?

tem-peh-rah-TOO-rah with stress on TOO.

How do I say high temperature?

Temperatura máxima or temperatura alta.

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