A2 — Elementarynoun
clima
climate
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tempoatmosferacondizioni meteorologicheambiente
Usage note
'Tempo' (weather) is the day-to-day weather; 'clima' is the long-term pattern. 'Atmosfera' can also mean the mood/atmosphere of a place.
Example
"Il clima mediterraneo è caldo e soleggiato."
"The Mediterranean climate is warm and sunny."
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