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temporada means season — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: January 30, 2026

📘 Essential Spanish

temporada

noun • /[tem-po-RA-da]/

season

Example:

Viajamos en temporada baja.

We traveled in low season.

🧠 What does temporada mean?

Temporada is a feminine noun that translates to 'season'. It refers to a specific period of time characterized by certain activities, events, or conditions. This can include the season of a television series, a sports league's season, a fashion season, or a tourist season (like 'temporada alta' for high season). It is also used for the time of year when a particular fruit or vegetable is harvested.

📚 Extra examples

  • La última temporada de la serie fue la mejor de todas.
    The last season of the series was the best of all.
  • El equipo de baloncesto tuvo una temporada difícil debido a las lesiones.
    The basketball team had a difficult season due to injuries.
  • Viajamos en temporada baja para evitar las multitudes y los precios altos.
    We travel in the off-season to avoid the crowds and high prices.
  • Ahora es la temporada de mangos en México.
    It is currently mango season in Mexico.
  • Pasó una larga temporada trabajando en el extranjero.
    He spent a long period of time working abroad.

💡 Did You Know?

A key distinction for learners is between 'temporada' and 'estación'. While both can mean 'season', 'estación' is used exclusively for the four climatic seasons of the year: 'primavera' (spring), 'verano' (summer), 'otoño' (autumn), and 'invierno' (winter). 'Temporada' is used for nearly all other kinds of seasons, such as sports, television, or harvesting periods.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "temporada"

Synonyms: época, período, estación
Opposites: fuera de temporada

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'season' in Spanish?
The word for 'season' is generally 'temporada'. However, for the four seasons of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), the word 'estación' is used. For example, 'la temporada de fútbol' (the football season) but 'la primavera es mi estación favorita' (spring is my favorite season).
How do you pronounce 'temporada' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is tem-po-RA-da. The stress falls on the third syllable, 'ra'. The 'r' is a single, soft tap of the tongue, not a trill.
How do you use 'temporada' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: '¿Cuándo empieza la nueva temporada de la liga?' which means 'When does the new season of the league start?'
What is the English translation of 'temporada'?
The most direct English translation of 'temporada' is 'season'. It can also mean 'period' or 'spell' in some contexts.
Does 'temporada' change for gender or number?
Yes, it does. 'Temporada' is a feminine noun. The singular form is 'la temporada' and the plural form is 'las temporadas'.
Is 'temporada' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'temporada' is a very common word used frequently in conversations about television, sports, travel, weather, and food.
Does 'temporada' have slang or double meanings?
While it doesn't have common slang meanings, it can be used more broadly to mean a 'period' or 'spell of time'. For instance, 'vivió una temporada en Madrid' means 'he/she lived in Madrid for a while'.
Is 'temporada' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the use of 'temporada' is quite consistent across the Spanish-speaking world for contexts like TV shows, sports, and tourism.

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