climate

S1 W2

BrE /ˈklaɪmət/ AmE /ˈklaɪmet/

noun en → es

1 WEATHER [singular] A2

the general weather conditions typically found in a particular place or during a particular season

clima, tiempo

  • the climate of somewhere

Collocations climate change · tropical climate

  • The climate in the Sahara is very hot and dry.

    El clima en el Sáhara es muy caliente y seco.

2 ENVIRONMENT [singular] B1

the general conditions or environment in which something happens or exists

entorno, ambiente

  • the climate of opinion

Collocations climate of fear · climate of change

  • There is a climate of suspicion around the new policy.

    Hay un ambiente de sospecha alrededor de la nueva política.