Portuguese · Nature & Environment
Clima
[/ˈklimɐ/]
Climate
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
As condições climáticas prevalecentes em uma área ao longo do tempo.
Example
O Brasil tem um clima tropical em grande parte do território.
Brazil has a tropical climate in most of its territory.
Etymology
The word 'Clima' derives from the Latin 'clima', which refers to climate or zone, and it retains this meaning across several languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Clima' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in discussions about weather patterns and environmental science.