inclemencia (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Noun (feminine)

Phonetic Transcription

• /ink.leˈmen.θja/ (in Spain)
• /ink.leˈmen.sja/ (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Inclement weather
• Severity
• Harshness

Meaning and Usage

"Inclemencia" refers primarily to harshness or severity, often in relation to weather conditions but can also describe a general sense of harshness or severity in situations. It is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation, typically appearing more in written contexts, especially in literary or formal texts.

Example Sentences

1. La inclementcia del clima no nos permitió salir de casa.

2. The inclement weather prevented us from leaving the house.

3. La inclemencia de sus palabras me sorprendió.

4. The harshness of her words surprised me.

Idiomatic Expressions Involving "Inclementcia"

While "inclemencia" itself is not widely used in idiomatic expressions, it can still appear in phrases focusing on weather or conditions. Here are a few:

1. Con la inclemencia del tiempo, decidimos cancelar el evento.

2. With the severity of the weather, we decided to cancel the event.

3. La inclemencia de la vida puede ser difícil de afrontar.

4. The harshness of life can be difficult to face.

5. Ante la inclemencia de la situación, tuvimos que actuar rápidamente.

6. In the face of the severity of the situation, we had to act quickly.

Etymology

"Inclemencia" comes from the Latin word "inclementia," which is derived from "inclemens," meaning "severe" or "harsh." The prefix "in-" suggests negation, while "clemens" indicates mildness or gentleness, hence the contrasting meaning relating to severity.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Severidad (severity)

• Dureza (hardness)

• Antonyms:

• Clemencia (clemency/mildness)
• Suavidad (softness)

This comprehensive overview illustrates the meaning, usage, and context of "inclemencia" in the Spanish language.