tropical

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BrE /ˈtrɒpɪkl/ AmE /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/

adjective en → es

1 CLIMATE [attributive or predicative] A2

relating to the climate near the equator, which is very warm and has a lot of rain all year round

tropical, del trópico

  • a tropical climate/region

Collocations tropical rainforest · tropical storm

  • The area has a tropical climate.

    La zona tiene un clima tropical.

2 PLANT [attributive or predicative] B1

relating to plants that grow in hot, wet areas near the equator

tropical, de las regiones tropicales

  • a tropical plant/flower

Collocations tropical fruit · tropical vegetation

  • The garden is full of tropical plants.

    El jardín está lleno de plantas tropicales.

3 DESIGN [attributive or predicative] B2

relating to a style that uses bright colors and patterns inspired by tropical plants or beaches

tropical, del estilo tropical

  • a tropical design/pattern

Collocations tropical decor · tropical wallpaper

  • The hotel has a tropical theme.

    El hotel tiene un tema tropical.