Seasons of the Year in Spanish
Understanding the seasons is important for discussing weather, activities, and events throughout the year. In this lesson, you will learn about the seasons in Spanish, their pronunciation, common phrases, and practice exercises to reinforce your learning.
Seasons of the Year
- Spring - la primavera
- Summer - el verano
- Fall/Autumn - el otoño
- Winter - el invierno
Pronunciation Guide
- La primavera: [LA pree-ma-VEH-ra]
- El verano: [EL ve-RA-no]
- El otoño: [EL o-TOH-nyo]
- El invierno: [EL een-VYEHR-no]
Common Phrases Using Seasons of the Year
- La primavera es mi estación favorita - Spring is my favorite season.
- En verano hace mucho calor - In summer, it is very hot.
- En otoño las hojas caen - In fall, the leaves fall.
- En invierno hace frío y nieva - In winter, it is cold and it snows.
- La primavera comienza en marzo - Spring begins in March.
- El verano comienza en junio - Summer begins in June.
- El otoño comienza en septiembre - Fall begins in September.
- El invierno comienza en diciembre - Winter begins in December.
- Me gusta ir a la playa en verano - I like to go to the beach in summer.
- Disfruto de las flores en primavera - I enjoy the flowers in spring.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct season of the year in Spanish.
- Spring - _____
- Summer - _____
- Fall/Autumn - _____
- Winter - _____
Exercise 2: Match the Seasons
Match the English seasons with their Spanish counterparts.
- Spring
- Fall/Autumn
- Summer
- Winter
a. el otoño
b. el verano
c. el invierno
d. la primavera
Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences
Translate the following sentences from English to Spanish.
- Spring is my favorite season.
- In summer, it is very hot.
- In fall, the leaves fall.
- In winter, it is cold and it snows.
- I like to go to the beach in summer.