season
Significado: One of the four divisions of the year; a period when something occurs
The noun 'season' primarily refers to one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) distinguished by weather patterns. It also refers to a period of time for a particular activity (football season, tourist season) or a series of episodes (TV season). As a verb, it means to add flavour to food with spices.
Ejemplos
- Autumn is my favourite season. 秋天是我最喜欢的季节。El otoño es mi estación favorita.秋は私の一番好きな季節です。가을은 제가 가장 좋아하는 계절입니다.
- The new season of the show starts next month. 这部剧的新一季下个月开播。La nueva temporada del programa comienza el próximo mes.番組の新シーズンは来月始まります。그 프로그램의 새 시즌이 다음 달에 시작됩니다.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. 根据口味用盐和胡椒调味。Sazona el plato con sal y pimienta al gusto.お好みで塩こしょうで味付けしてください。입맛에 맞게 소금과 후추로 간을 하세요.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'seison', from Latin 'satio' meaning 'a sowing' (from 'serere' 'to sow'). Originally referred to the sowing season; it broadened to mean any time of year. The culinary sense of 'adding flavour' comes from a different but related meaning of 'ripening'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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