meteorológico

meteorological

adjective meh-teh-oh-roh-LOH-hee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek meteōron (atmospheric phenomenon) + logos (study).

Also means

weather (attributive)

Usage Note

Meteorológico is the formal adjective used in official forecasts and scientific contexts: parte meteorológico (weather report), estación meteorológica (weather station). In everyday conversation, speakers usually say el tiempo or el pronóstico del tiempo rather than using this longer word.

Examples

"El parte meteorológico anuncia lluvia para mañana."

Natural Translation

The weather report announces rain for tomorrow.

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