Seasons are the four main parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter. Each season has its own weather, activities, and special words. This guide will help you learn the most important seasonal vocabulary and see how to use it in sentences.
Seasons
There are four main seasons in English. These words are the foundation of all seasonal vocabulary.
- Spring is the season when plants start to grow.
- Summer is the warmest season.
- Autumn (or fall) is when leaves change color and fall from trees.
- Winter is the coldest season, often with snow.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (English Singular) | Example Sentence (English Plural) | Example Sentence (Spanish Singular) | Example Sentence (Spanish Plural) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| spring | springs | Spring is my favorite season. | Springs are beautiful in many countries. | La primavera es mi estación favorita. | Las primaveras son hermosas en muchos países. |
| summer | summers | Summer is very hot here. | Summers in Spain are long and sunny. | El verano es muy caluroso aquí. | Los veranos en España son largos y soleados. |
| autumn (fall) | autumns (falls) | Autumn leaves are colorful. | Autumns bring cooler weather. | Las hojas de otoño son coloridas. | Los otoños traen un clima más fresco. |
| winter | winters | Winter can be snowy. | Winters are cold in Canada. | El invierno puede ser nevado. | Los inviernos son fríos en Canadá. |
Weather Words
These common weather words are often used to describe what happens during each season.
- Rain is common in spring and autumn.
- Snow falls in winter.
- The sun shines the most in summer.
- Wind can blow in any season.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (English Singular) | Example Sentence (English Plural) | Example Sentence (Spanish Singular) | Example Sentence (Spanish Plural) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rain | rains | Rain helps flowers grow. | Rains are frequent in spring. | La lluvia ayuda a crecer las flores. | Las lluvias son frecuentes en primavera. |
| snow | snows | Snow covers the ground. | Snows can last for weeks in winter. | La nieve cubre el suelo. | Las nieves pueden durar semanas en invierno. |
| sun | suns | The sun is bright today. | Suns don’t actually move; it’s the Earth that spins. | El sol está brillante hoy. | Los soles no se mueven realmente; es la Tierra la que gira. |
| wind | winds | The wind is cold. | Winds are strong near the ocean. | El viento es frío. | Los vientos son fuertes cerca del océano. |
Nature and Activities
These words describe things in nature or activities people do during each season.
- Flowers bloom in spring.
- People often go to the beach in summer.
- Leaves fall from trees in autumn.
- Many people build snowmen in winter.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (English Singular) | Example Sentence (English Plural) | Example Sentence (Spanish Singular) | Example Sentence (Spanish Plural) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flower | flowers | Flowers bloom in spring. | Flowers add color to gardens. | Las flores florecen en primavera. | Las flores añaden color a los jardines. |
| beach | beaches | The beach is crowded in summer. | Beaches are popular vacation spots. | La playa está llena en verano. | Las playas son destinos populares de vacaciones. |
| leaf | leaves | A leaf fell from the tree. | Leaves change color in autumn. | Una hoja cayó del árbol. | Las hojas cambian de color en otoño. |
| snowman | snowmen | The child made a snowman. | Snowmen are fun to build in winter. | El niño hizo un muñeco de nieve. | Los muñecos de nieve son divertidos de hacer en invierno. |
What activity is common on beaches during summer?
People often go to the beach in summer.
Summer is the season when many people visit beaches for vacation or relaxation.
Seasonal Adjectives
These adjectives help you describe the typical weather or mood of each season.
- Warm and hot are used for summer.
- Cool and chilly are often used for autumn and spring.
- Cold and snowy describe winter.
- Rainy can describe spring or autumn.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (English Singular) | Example Sentence (English Plural) | Example Sentence (Spanish Singular) | Example Sentence (Spanish Plural) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| warm | - | The weather is warm. | - | El clima es cálido. | - |
| hot | - | Summer days are hot. | - | Los días de verano son calurosos. | - |
| cool | - | The evening air is cool. | - | El aire de la tarde es fresco. | - |
| chilly | - | It’s chilly in the morning. | - | Hace frío por la mañana. | - |
| cold | - | Winter nights are cold. | - | Las noches de invierno son frías. | - |
| snowy | - | The mountain is snowy. | - | La montaña está nevada. | - |
| rainy | - | April is a rainy month. | - | Abril es un mes lluvioso. | - |
What adjectives describe winter?
Cold and snowy describe winter.
Winter is typically described as cold, and snowy if there is snow.
Holiday Vocabulary
Each season has special holidays or events. These words are useful for talking about celebrations.
- Easter is in spring.
- Many countries celebrate holidays in summer.
- Halloween and Thanksgiving happen in autumn.
- Christmas and New Year are in winter.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (English Singular) | Example Sentence (English Plural) | Example Sentence (Spanish Singular) | Example Sentence (Spanish Plural) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter | - | Easter is celebrated in spring. | - | La Pascua se celebra en primavera. | - |
| holiday | holidays | We have a holiday in July. | Summer holidays are popular. | Tenemos un día festivo en julio. | Las vacaciones de verano son populares. |
| Halloween | - | Halloween is on October 31st. | - | Halloween es el 31 de octubre. | - |
| Thanksgiving | - | Thanksgiving is in November. | - | Acción de Gracias es en noviembre. | - |
| Christmas | - | Christmas is in December. | - | La Navidad es en diciembre. | - |
| New Year | - | We celebrate New Year on January 1st. | - | Celebramos el Año Nuevo el 1 de enero. | - |
Which holiday is celebrated on October 31st in autumn?
Halloween is on October 31st.
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st, during the autumn season.
Conclusion
Seasonal vocabulary helps you describe the weather, nature, and special events throughout the year. Try using these words to talk about your favorite season or what you like to do during different times of the year. The more you practice, the easier it will be to speak about the seasons in English.
Flashcards (1 of 25)
- English Singular: spring
- English Plural: springs
- Example Sentence (English Singular): Spring is my favorite season.
- Example Sentence (English Plural): Springs are beautiful in many countries.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
