indian summer

• Período de clima inusualmente cálido y seco que ocurre a finales del otoño o comienzos del invierno, a menudo después de las primeras heladas. También se usa metafóricamente para describir un período tardío de éxito, felicidad o productividad en la vida o carrera de alguien.

A period of unusually warm, dry weather that occurs in late autumn or early winter, often after the first frost. Also used metaphorically to describe a late period of success, happiness, or productivity in someone's life or career.

1. Warm autumn weatherB2formal

   A period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that occurs in late autumn or early winter, often after the first frost.

   veranillo de San Martín

   • We enjoyed an Indian summer in October, with temperatures reaching 25°C.
   • The garden bloomed again during the Indian summer.
   • An Indian summer is a rare treat in this region.

2. Late period of success or happinessC1informal

   A metaphorical term for a late period in life or a career that is unexpectedly successful, happy, or productive.

   veranillo de San Martín

   • The actor's career enjoyed an Indian summer with a series of award-winning roles.
   • After retirement, she had an Indian summer of travel and creativity.
   • The company experienced an Indian summer of profits before the market crashed.