Learn the names of the seasons in Spanish, along with common weather words, holiday vocabulary, and activities for each season to help you talk about time and plans.
Seasons
The four seasons in Spanish are primavera (spring), verano (summer), otoño (autumn), and invierno (winter). Spanish-speaking countries may celebrate different holidays or have different weather patterns, but the basic seasonal terms are the same.
| Spanish Season | English Season | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| primavera | spring | La primavera es mi estación favorita. | Spring is my favorite season. |
| verano | summer | En el verano hace mucho calor. | In summer, it is very hot. |
| otoño | autumn / fall | En otoño, las hojas cambian de color. | In autumn, the leaves change color. |
| invierno | winter | En invierno nieva en las montañas. | In winter, it snows in the mountains. |
Weather
Here are common weather words in Spanish that help you describe the seasons.
| Spanish Word | English Word | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hace calor | it’s hot | En verano, hace calor. | In summer, it’s hot. |
| hace frío | it’s cold | En invierno, hace frío. | In winter, it’s cold. |
| llueve | it rains | En primavera, llueve mucho. | In spring, it rains a lot. |
| nieva | it snows | En invierno, nieva en las montañas. | In winter, it snows in the mountains. |
| hace sol | it’s sunny | Hoy hace sol y está despejado. | Today it’s sunny and clear. |
| está nublado | it’s cloudy | Mañana está nublado. | Tomorrow it’s cloudy. |
| hay tormenta | there’s a storm | Anoche hubo una tormenta fuerte. | Last night there was a strong storm. |
Holidays
These are some common holidays in Spanish-speaking countries, many of which are associated with particular seasons.
| Spanish Holiday | English Holiday | Season | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semana Santa | Holy Week | primavera | Semana Santa se celebra en primavera. | Holy Week is celebrated in spring. |
| Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead | otoño | El Día de los Muertos es en otoño. | Day of the Dead is in autumn. |
| Navidad | Christmas | invierno | En Navidad decoramos el árbol. | At Christmas we decorate the tree. |
| Año Nuevo | New Year | invierno | Celebramos el Año Nuevo con fuegos artificiales. | We celebrate New Year’s with fireworks. |
| Carnaval | Carnival | varies | El Carnaval suele ser en invierno o primavera. | Carnival is usually in winter or spring. |
Choose the correct Spanish holiday to complete the sentence: 'El _____ es en otoño.'
Día de los Muertos
"Día de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) takes place in autumn (otoño). "Semana Santa" is in spring, while "Navidad" and "Año Nuevo" are in winter.
Activities
These are common activities associated with each season in Spanish.
| Spanish Activity | English Activity | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ir a la playa | go to the beach | En verano, me gusta ir a la playa. | In summer, I like to go to the beach. |
| recoger hojas | rake leaves | En otoño, recojo hojas en el jardín. | In autumn, I rake leaves in the garden. |
| esquiar | ski | En invierno, vamos a esquiar a la montaña. | In winter, we go skiing in the mountains. |
| plantar flores | plant flowers | En primavera, planto flores en el balcón. | In spring, I plant flowers on the balcony. |
| hacer un picnic | have a picnic | En primavera, hacemos un picnic en el parque. | In spring, we have a picnic in the park. |
Choose the correct Spanish activity to complete the sentence: 'En invierno, vamos a _____ a la montaña.'
esquiar
"Esquiar" means "to ski," a common winter activity in the mountains. The others are associated with warmer seasons.
Time Expressions
These time expressions help you talk about the seasons more precisely.
| Spanish Expression | English Expression | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| a principios de … | at the beginning of … | A principios de verano, viajo a España. | At the beginning of summer, I travel to Spain. |
| a mediados de … | in the middle of … | A mediados de otoño, caen muchas hojas. | In the middle of autumn, many leaves fall. |
| a finales de … | at the end of … | A finales de invierno, empieza la primavera. | At the end of winter, spring begins. |
| durante … | during … | Durante el invierno, hace frío y nieva. | During winter, it’s cold and it snows. |
| todo el día | all day | En verano, salgo todo el día. | In summer, I go out all day. |
Choose the correct Spanish time expression to complete the sentence: '_____ de verano, viajo a España.'
A principios
"A principios de verano" means "at the beginning of summer." The others mean "in the middle," "at the end," and "during," which don’t fit this context.
Summary
Seasons in Spanish are primavera (spring), verano (summer), otoño (autumn), and invierno (winter). Each season has typical weather, holidays, and activities that you can describe using the vocabulary above. Use time expressions like a principios de… (at the beginning of…) and durante… (during…) to be more specific. With this vocabulary, you can confidently talk about time, weather, and plans in Spanish.
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- English Season: spring
- English Example: Spring is my favorite season.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
