mediterráneo

Mediterranean

adjective meh-dee-teh-RRAH-neh-oh Rare

Origin: From Latin mediterraneus ('in the middle of the land'), from medius + terra.

Usage Note

Mediterráneo describes anything relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the cultural region around it — climate, diet, or lifestyle. As a noun, el Mediterráneo refers to the sea itself. The phrase dieta mediterránea (Mediterranean diet) is widely used in health contexts.

Examples

"El clima mediterráneo es cálido y seco en verano."

Natural Translation

The Mediterranean climate is warm and dry in summer.

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