Equinoccial (en. Equinoctial)
/e.kwi.noˈθjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to what is related to the equinoxes.
The equinoctial phenomenon causes changes in the seasons.
El fenómeno equinoccial provoca cambios en las estaciones.
That occurs at the equinox.
Equinoctial traditions are celebrations of change.
Las tradiciones equinocciales son celebraciones de cambio.
Associated with the equality of day and night.
Equinoctial days are important for farmers.
Los días equinocciales son importantes para los agricultores.
Etymology
From Latin 'aequinoxialis', meaning 'of the equinoxes'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
equinoctial day
The day when the duration of light and darkness are equal.
día equinoccial
equinoctial storms
Storms that usually occur around the equinoxes.
equinoctial storms
Related Words
equinox
Each of the two moments in the year when the Sun is directly over the equator.
equinoccio
solstice
Each of the two moments in the year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest position in the sky.
solsticio
Slang Meanings
State of confusion or disorientation.
After the long night of partying, I was completely equinoctial.
Después de la larga noche de fiesta, estaba totalmente equinoccial.
Situation in which everything is in balance or equalized.
The game was equinoctial; both teams were tied until the last minute.
El partido estaba equinoccial, ambos equipos iban empatados hasta el último minuto.
Moment of change or transition.
He is in an equinoctial stage of his life, leaving behind the old and starting something new.
Está en una etapa equinoccial de su vida, dejando atrás lo viejo y empezando algo nuevo.