tropical
word
/ˈtɹɑpɪkəɫ/
TRAH-pi-kuhl
/tɹˈɒpɪkəl/
TRO-pi-kuhl
Definition
Related to the tropics, the warm and humid region near the equator. It often describes climates, plants, fruits, or locations with lots of rain and sun.
Usage & Nuances
Used for weather ('tropical climate'), plants ('tropical fruit'), or regions ('tropical country'). Implies heat, humidity, and lush vegetation. Not used for cold places. Common collocations: 'tropical storm', 'tropical disease', 'tropical vacation'.
Spanish: tropicalPortuguese (BR): tropicalPortuguese (PT): tropicalChinese (Simplified): 热带的Chinese (Traditional): 熱帶的Hindi: उष्णकटिबंधीयArabic: استوائيBengali: উষ্ণমণ্ডলীয়Russian: тропическийJapanese: 熱帯のVietnamese: nhiệt đớiKorean: 열대의Turkish: tropikalUrdu: استوائیIndonesian: tropis
Example Sentences
Bananas grow in tropical regions.
basic
The weather is always warm in a tropical climate.
basic
Mangoes are a tropical fruit.
basic
He dreams of taking a vacation on a tropical island.
natural
We had to cancel our trip because of a tropical storm.
natural
Some tropical diseases spread easily in humid places.
natural