Invernal (en. Winter)

/in.ber.nal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That belongs to or is characteristic of winter.
Winter nights are very cold.
Las noches invernales son muy frías.
Refers to the winter season in climatic terms.
The wintry weather affects the crops.
El clima invernal afecta las cosechas.
Used to describe activities that take place during winter.
Winter activities are very popular in the mountains.
Las actividades invernales son muy populares en las montañas.

Etymology

From Latin 'hibernalis', which means 'pertaining to winter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wintry winter
Refers to winter in its most extreme form.
invierno invernal
wintry landscape
Description of a typical winter landscape, filled with snow.
paisaje invernal
wintry clothing
Clothing designed to withstand the low temperatures of winter.
ropa invernal

Related Words

winter
The season of the year between autumn and spring.
invierno
snow
Water that falls in the form of white crystals during winter.
neve
cold
Low temperature felt in winter.
frío

Slang Meanings

Cold and dark days
I don't like winter; those wintry days are very sad.
No me gusta el invierno, esos días invernales son muy tristes.
Referring to a melancholic attitude during winter
In winter, I get the winter syndrome; I feel lazier.
En invierno me da el síndrome invernal, me siento más perezoso.