Palabra curiosa

Bochorno 🥵

This Spanish word perfectly captures the oppressive heat of summer, but it can also describe another feeling… Curious?

🟢 “¡Qué bochorno hace hoy!”
🟢 “Hacía tanto bochorno que abrí todas las ventanas.”

To learn more about this very common word we use in Spain and Latin America, read this special article we prepared for you that includes a mini-podcast:

Bochorno – More than just heat

And then, get ready for all summery things; first, go through all the useful words on the topic of beaches:

A1 Beach vocabulary

After that, relax with the most refreshing summery drink while you practice the imperative of tú:

A2 Tinto de verano

And finally, learn about traditional summer bonfires with:

B1 Las hogueras de San Juan

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