B2 verb Neutral

climate

/ˈklaɪ.mət/

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

Ejemplos

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1

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

The weather patterns in the Mediterranean involve hot summers and rainy winters.

2

The government is implementing new policies to address the global climate crisis.

The state is creating rules to deal with the worldwide environmental emergency.

3

I'm moving to a warmer climate because I can't stand the snow anymore.

I am going to live somewhere with better weather because I dislike the cold.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
climate
Verb
acclimatize
Adverbio
climatically
Adjetivo
climatic
Relacionado
climatology
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Truco para recordar

Remember: Climate is what you expect (the average), but weather is what you get (the actual daily event).

Quiz rápido

Investors are hesitant to start new projects because the current political _______ is so unstable.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

everyday

The weather patterns in the Mediterranean involve hot summers and rainy winters.

2

The government is implementing new policies to address the global climate crisis.

formal

The state is creating rules to deal with the worldwide environmental emergency.

3

I'm moving to a warmer climate because I can't stand the snow anymore.

informal

I am going to live somewhere with better weather because I dislike the cold.

4

Current research indicates that the prehistoric climate was significantly different from today's.

academic

Scientific studies show that ancient weather conditions were not like modern ones.

5

Businesses must remain flexible to survive in the current economic climate.

business

Companies need to be adaptable to stay successful in the present financial situation.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
climate
Verb
acclimatize
Adverbio
climatically
Adjetivo
climatic
Relacionado
climatology

Colocaciones comunes

climate change long-term shifts in global temperatures
political climate the current mood and trends in politics
harsh climate severe or difficult weather conditions
economic climate the state of the economy at a specific time
mild climate pleasant and moderate weather patterns

Frases Comunes

climate of fear

a situation where everyone is afraid

investment climate

the conditions for financial investing

change of climate

moving to a place with different weather

Se confunde a menudo con

climate vs weather

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions (today), whereas climate refers to long-term averages (30+ years).

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Notas de uso

Use 'climate' when discussing long-term environmental trends or the general 'feel' of a situation (like politics or business). Avoid using it to describe a single rainy day.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'The climate is rainy today,' but they should say 'The weather is rainy today.'

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Truco para recordar

Remember: Climate is what you expect (the average), but weather is what you get (the actual daily event).

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek word 'klima,' meaning 'inclination' or 'slope,' referring to the angle of the sun at different latitudes.

Patrones gramaticales

usually a countable noun often modified by adjectives like 'harsh', 'tropical', or 'political' takes the plural form 'climates' when comparing different regions
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Contexto cultural

Climate change is a primary topic of international diplomacy and a major focus of modern activism and policy-making.

Quiz rápido

Investors are hesitant to start new projects because the current political _______ is so unstable.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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