tropic

• Perteneciente o relativo a los trópicos; que describe una región o clima cálido y húmedo.

Relating to the tropics; describing a region or climate that is hot and humid.

1. Relating to the tropicsB1formal

   Connected with or located in the region near the equator, known for its warm climate.

   tropical (relativo a los trópicos)

   • The tropical rainforest is home to many unique species.
   • She enjoys studying tropical plants and flowers.
   • The ship sailed through tropical waters.

   Sinónimosequatorialtorridtropical

2. Hot and humid climateB1formal

   Describing weather or climate that is very hot and moist, typical of equatorial regions.

   Clima tropical húmedo

   • The tropical heat made it difficult to work outside.
   • They experienced tropical storms during their vacation.
   • The air felt thick and tropical after the rain.

   Sinónimoshumidmuggysteamysultryswelteringtorridtropical

   Antónimosarcticcoldfrigidpolartemperate

• Sustantivo que designa cada una de las dos líneas imaginarias de latitud, aproximadamente a 23,5 grados al norte (trópico de Cáncer) y al sur (trópico de Capricornio) del ecuador, que marcan los límites de la zona cálida. También se refiere a la región comprendida entre estas líneas, caracterizada por su clima cálido.

A noun referring to either of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, which mark the boundaries of the Torrid Zone.

1. Geographical lineB2formal

   One of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, marking the farthest points where the sun can be directly overhead.

   Trópico (línea geográfica)

   • The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico and India.
   • The sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn in December.
   • These lines define the boundaries of the tropical zone.