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"Winter" in Spanish: invierno
el invierno
Winter in Spanish is el invierno. It is masculine. Say en invierno for in winter. Este invierno means this winter.
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How to pronounce invierno
Say it
een-BYER-noh
/imˈbjeɾ.no/
een-BYER-noh. Stress BYER. Soft final noh.
"Winter" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el invierno | winter The season. | The season. |
| en invierno | in winter Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| este invierno | this winter Current or coming winter. | Current or coming winter. |
| el invierno pasado | last winter Looking back. | Looking back. |
| vacaciones de invierno | winter break School holiday. | School holiday. |
How to use invierno in real life
- 1Cold
En invierno hace frío.
In winter it is cold.
En invierno for the season.
- 2Clothes
Este invierno necesito un abrigo.
This winter I need a coat.
Este invierno is this winter.
- 3Travel
Viajo a la montaña en invierno.
I travel to the mountains in winter.
Invierno after en.
Mistakes English speakers make with invierno
Incorrect: La invierno es larga.
Correct: El invierno es largo.
Invierno is masculine: el invierno.
Incorrect: En invierno pasado viajé.
Correct: El invierno pasado viajé.
Say el invierno pasado, not en invierno pasado.
Good to know
El invierno is masculine. Winter timing flips in the Southern Cone, but the word invierno stays the same.
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Cold-weather packing
ChatPal
¿Llevas abrigo este invierno?
Are you taking a coat this winter?
You
Sí. Este invierno viajo al sur.
Yes. This winter I'm traveling south.
ChatPal
¿Hace mucho frío ahí?
Is it very cold there?
You
En invierno, sí.
In winter, yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Winter" in Spanish
Is invierno masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el invierno.
How do I say in winter?
En invierno.
How do I say this winter?
Este invierno.
How do I pronounce invierno?
een-BYER-noh.
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