Portuguese · Nature & Environment
Estação do ano
[/istaˈsɐ̃w du ˈɐnu/]
Season
Intermediatenoun · f
Definition
One of the four divisions of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Uma das quatro divisões do ano: primavera, verão, outono e inverno.
Example
A estação das chuvas começa em novembro.
The rainy season starts in November.
Etymology
The phrase 'Estação do ano' translates literally to 'season of the year', with 'estação' deriving from the Latin 'statio', meaning a standing or station, evolving into a concept of periods.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically in relation to weather patterns, nature, and cultural practices associated with different times of the year.