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otoño

autumn

noun oh-TOH-nyoh Less Common

Usage Note

Otoño is the standard word for autumn (fall) throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It pairs naturally with harvest and back-to-school contexts. Its adjective form is otoñal ('autumnal').

Examples

"Las hojas caen en otoño."

Natural Translation

The leaves fall in autumn.

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