Winter vocabulary in Spanish

Winter is the season when we spend the most time at home or indoors. The lower temperatures, rain, wind, and even the occasional snowfall mean that we have to bundle up more, and of course, we need specific vocabulary to enjoy winter with ease. Here are 50 words that will help you with this task.

Español / Inglés

Abrigar | To bundle up
Abrigo | Coat
Bola de nieve | Snowball
Botas | Boots
Bufanda | Scarf
Calcetines | Socks
Calefacción | Heating
Chaqueta | Jacket
Charco | Puddle
Chimenea | Fireplace
Chocolate caliente | Hot chocolate/Cocoa
Congelado | Frozen
Congelador | Freezer
Copo de nieve | Snowflake
Deshielo | Thaw
Día nevado | Snowy day
Edredón | Duvet / Comforter
Escarcha | Frost
Esquí | Ski
Estufa | Heater
Frío | Cold
Gorro | Hat
Guantes | Gloves
Hielo | Ice
Hielo negro | Black ice
Invierno | Winter
Invierno nuclear | Nuclear winter
Invierno polar | Polar winter
Lanza de hielo | Icicle
Leña | Firewood
Lluvia | Rain
Manta | Blanket
Muñeco de nieve | Snowman
Niebla | Fog
Nieve | Snow
Nieve derretida | Melted snow
Nieve en polvo | Powder snow
Nórdico | Nordic
Nublado | Cloudy
Pantalones | Pants
Patinaje sobre hielo | Ice skating
Pista de patinaje | Ice rink
Resfriado | Cold (illness)
Suéter | Sweater
Temperatura | Temperature
Termómetro | Thermometer
Tormenta | Storm
Trineo | Sled
Ventisca | Blizzard
Viento | Wind