Verán (en. Will see)

/beˈran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Period of the year characterized by warm temperatures.
Example Sentence: In the summer, the beaches are full of tourists.
En el verán, las playas están llenas de turistas.
Definition: Time of summer vacation for students.
Example Sentence: Children eagerly await summer to get out of school.
Los niños esperan con ansias el verán para salir de la escuela.
Definition: Harvest time for certain crops, especially in tropical countries.
Example Sentence: Summer is the best time for corn harvesting.
El verán es la mejor época para la recolección de maíz.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'vernus', meaning 'spring-like'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: hot summer
Common Phrase Meaning: Description of a summer with high temperatures.
verano caluroso
Common Phrase: summer vacation
Common Phrase Meaning: Referring to free time during the summer season.
vacaciones de verano
Common Phrase: in the middle of summer
Common Phrase Meaning: Phrase indicating that it is the middle of summer.
en pleno verano

Related Words

Related Word: summer
Related Word Description: Season of the year that follows spring and precedes autumn.
verano
Related Word: estival
Related Word Description: Another way to refer to summer in a more poetic context.
estío
Related Word: heat
Related Word Description: Climatic condition of high temperatures typical of summer.
calor

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Times of partying and fun.
Slang Meaning Example: This summer we will go from party to party.
Este verán lo pasaremos de fiesta en fiesta.
Slang Meaning: Time for rest and relaxation.
Slang Meaning Example: I need a summer to disconnect from work.
Necesito un verán para desconectarme del trabajo.