The seasons of the year are an essential topic for English learners. They help us talk about the weather, nature, holidays, clothing, and everyday activities. By learning the names of the four seasons and related vocabulary, you’ll be able to describe the climate, discuss your favorite time of year, and communicate more naturally in English. In this lesson, you’ll discover useful words, common expressions, and practical examples to help you talk confidently about spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

Main Vocabulary

SeasonPronunciationSpanish
Spring/sprɪŋ/Primavera
Summer/ˈsʌmər/Verano
Autumn (UK)/ˈɔːtəm/Otoño
Fall (US)/fɔːl/Otoño
Winter/ˈwɪntər/Invierno

Spring

Translation: Primavera

Common Vocabulary

EnglishSpanish
FlowersFlores
BlossomFloración
RainLluvia
RainbowArcoíris
WarmCálido
Mild weatherClima templado
Green grassPasto verde
ButterflyMariposa
BeeAbeja
GardenJardín

Example Sentences

  • Spring is my favorite season.
  • Flowers bloom in spring.
  • The weather is warm.
  • Birds sing in the morning.
  • Trees become green again.

Summer

Translation: Verano

Common Vocabulary

EnglishSpanish
HotCaluroso
SunnySoleado
BeachPlaya
VacationVacaciones
SwimmingNadar
Ice creamHelado
SunglassesLentes de sol
SunSol
ShortsPantalones cortos
SandArena

Example Sentences

  • Summer is very hot.
  • We go to the beach.
  • I like swimming.
  • Children eat ice cream.
  • We wear shorts and T-shirts.

Autumn (Fall)

Translation: Otoño

Common Vocabulary

EnglishSpanish
LeavesHojas
WindyVentoso
CoolFresco
PumpkinCalabaza
HarvestCosecha
AcornBellota
Brown leavesHojas cafés
ScarfBufanda
JacketChamarra
AppleManzana

Example Sentences

  • Leaves change color.
  • The weather is cool.
  • It is windy.
  • Trees lose their leaves.
  • People wear jackets.

Winter

Translation: Invierno

Common Vocabulary

EnglishSpanish
ColdFrío
SnowNieve
SnowmanMuñeco de nieve
GlovesGuantes
CoatAbrigo
BootsBotas
SweaterSuéter
FireplaceChimenea
IceHielo
Hot chocolateChocolate caliente

Example Sentences

  • Winter is very cold.
  • It snows in winter.
  • I wear a coat.
  • We drink hot chocolate.
  • Children make snowmen.

Weather Vocabulary

EnglishSpanish
HotCaluroso
WarmCálido
CoolFresco
ColdFrío
SunnySoleado
CloudyNublado
WindyVentoso
RainyLluvioso
SnowyNevado
StormyTormentoso

Common Verbs

EnglishSpanish
BloomFlorecer
GrowCrecer
SwimNadar
TravelViajar
WearUsar (ropa)
RainLlover
SnowNevar
FallCaer
HarvestCosechar
MeltDerretirse

Useful Expressions

EnglishSpanish
What’s your favorite season?¿Cuál es tu estación favorita?
My favorite season is summer.Mi estación favorita es el verano.
It’s very hot today.Hoy hace mucho calor.
It’s cold outside.Hace frío afuera.
The leaves are falling.Las hojas están cayendo.
Flowers are blooming.Las flores están floreciendo.
It is raining.Está lloviendo.
It is snowing.Está nevando.

Practice Sentences

  1. Spring is beautiful because the flowers bloom.
  2. Summer is the hottest season of the year.
  3. Autumn is windy and cool.
  4. Winter is cold and snowy.
  5. We wear jackets in autumn.
  6. We wear coats in winter.
  7. Children like to swim in summer.
  8. Bees and butterflies appear in spring.
  9. The leaves turn yellow and orange in autumn.
  10. We celebrate Christmas in winter.

Questions for Practice

  • What is your favorite season?
  • Why do you like summer?
  • What do you wear in winter?
  • What is the weather like in spring?
  • Do you like hot or cold weather?
  • What do you do in autumn?
  • Is summer hot in your country?
  • Does it snow where you live?

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