clima
climate
noun KLEE-mah Less Common
Origin: From Greek 'klima' (inclination, zone), via Latin 'clima'.
Also means
atmosphere
Usage Note
Clima is a masculine noun despite its -a ending — a common trap since most -a nouns are feminine. Cambio climático (climate change) is an extremely common collocation. In a figurative sense, el clima laboral ('the workplace atmosphere') and el clima político ('the political climate') are standard journalistic phrases.
Examples
"El clima de esta región es muy seco."
Natural Translation
The climate of this region is very dry.
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