winter

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BrE /ˈwɪntə/ AmE /ˈwɪntɚ/

noun en → es

1 SEASON [noun] A1

the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring in the northern hemisphere; from September to May in the southern hemisphere

invierno

  • winter is coming

Collocations winter sports · winter clothes

  • Winter is my favorite season.

    El invierno es mi temporada favorita.

2 CONDITIONS [noun] A2

the weather conditions during winter, especially the cold and snow

el clima invernal

  • winter conditions

Collocations severe winter conditions · mild winter weather

  • The roads are dangerous in winter conditions.

    Las carreteras son peligrosas en condiciones de invierno.

1 TIME [preposition + noun] B1

the time of year when something happens, especially during winter

en el invierno

  • in the winter
  • We go skiing in the winter.

    Vamos a esquiar en el invierno.