Tropicales (en. Tropical)

/tɾo.piˈka.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to tropical regions.
Tropical rains are abundant in this region.
Las lluvias tropicales son abundantes en esta región.
With characteristics typical of the tropics.
Tropical ecosystems are very diverse.
Los ecosistemas tropicales son muy diversos.
Warm and humid climate.
The tropical climate is ideal for certain fruits.
El clima tropical es ideal para ciertas frutas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tropicalis', which derives from 'tropicus', related to the tropics.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tropical paradise
A very beautiful place typical of the tropics.
paraíso tropical
tropical vegetation
Plants and trees that grow in warm and humid climates.
vegetación tropical

Related Words

tropic
Imaginary line on the Earth's globe where warm climates are found.
trópico
jungle
Dense and humid forest found in tropical regions.
selva
heat
High temperature characterized in tropical areas.
calor

Slang Meanings

State of relaxation or fun in a warm climate.
This weekend I am in tropical mode.
Este fin de semana estoy en modo tropical.