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How to Say "Fall" in Spanish
Learn 'otoño' for 'fall' in Spanish, the season of changing leaves and cooler weather.
otoño
oh-TOH-nyohneutral
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Use 'otoño' when talking about the season between summer and winter. It's the time of year when leaves change color and the weather gets cooler.
Alternatives
- la estación de las hojas caídasMore descriptive, but less common than the single word.
- el tiempo de las calabazasFocuses on a specific autumn symbol, not the season itself.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't use 'caer'
'Caer' means 'to fall' as in to drop or tumble, not the season.
Avoid 'fallecer'
'Fallecer' means 'to pass away' or 'to die', a common false friend.
A small cultural note
In some parts of Latin America, the concept of distinct seasons is less pronounced, so 'otoño' might be used less frequently than in Spain or North America.
Frequently asked
What is the Spanish word for fall season?
The most common Spanish word for the fall season is 'otoño'. It refers to the time of year between summer and winter.
How do you say autumn in Spanish?
You can say 'otoño' for autumn in Spanish. It's the standard term for the season.
Is 'otoño' formal or informal?
'Otoño' is a neutral term and can be used in both casual and formal conversations.
What is the Spanish word for fall?
The most common Spanish word for fall is 'otoño'. This word is used in most Spanish-speaking countries.
What do we call autumn in Spanish?
Autumn is called 'otoño' in Spanish. It is the same word used for the season of fall.
Fall down in Spanish translation
To say 'fall down' in Spanish, you can use 'caerse'. For example, 'Me caí' means 'I fell down'.
