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    Trópico (en. Tropic)

    /ˈtɾopiko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Each of the two great circles of the Earth, called the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
    The Tropic of Cancer is located north of the equator.
    El trópico de Cáncer se encuentra al norte del ecuador.
    Area of the Earth located between the two tropics.
    Temperatures in the tropic area are generally higher.
    Las temperaturas en la zona del trópico son generalmente más altas.
    Any region of the world characterized by a warm and humid climate.
    The tropics are known for their biodiversity.
    Los trópicos son conocidos por su biodiversidad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tropicus', which derives from the Greek 'tropikos', related to 'tropos', meaning 'turn' or 'change'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the edge of the tropic
    in the vicinity of tropical areas.
    al borde del trópico
    leave the tropic
    leave the geographical area of tropical climate.
    salir del trópico

    Related Words

    Tropic of Cancer
    Parallel circle located in the northern hemisphere.
    trópico de Cáncer
    Tropic of Capricorn
    Parallel circle located in the southern hemisphere.
    trópico de Capricornio
    equator
    Equatorial line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres.
    ecuador

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a warm and carefree life.
    This place is a true tropic, there's always sun and fun.
    Este lugar es un verdadero trópico, siempre hay sol y diversión.
    Expression used to describe very hot weather.
    Today it’s so hot it feels like we are in the tropics.
    Hoy hace tanto calor que parece que estamos en el trópico.