Verbo
/be.ɾa.ˈne.aɾ/
"Veranear" refers to the action of spending the summer vacation, typically away from one's primary residence. This term is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries when people refer to their plans or activities during the summer months.
The word is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, often associated with family trips, vacations, or seasonal activities. It has a moderate frequency of use, especially in conversations about travel and leisure.
Voy a veranear en la playa con mi familia este año.
I am going to spend the summer at the beach with my family this year.
Ella siempre prefiere veranear en el extranjero.
She always prefers to summer abroad.
Los niños están emocionados por veranear en el campo.
The kids are excited to spend the summer in the countryside.
While "veranear" does not have an extensive array of idiomatic expressions, it can be involved in some colloquial uses or phrases related to summer activities. Here are a few:
Veranear a lo grande
To summer in a big way
Este año decidí veranear a lo grande y alquilé una villa en la costa.
This year I decided to summer in a big way and rented a villa on the coast.
Veranear entre amigos
To summer with friends
Nos encanta veranear entre amigos en la casa del lago.
We love to summer with friends at the lake house.
Veranear como un local
To summer like a local
Para realmente disfrutar del lugar, es mejor veranear como un local.
To truly enjoy the place, it's better to summer like a local.
Veranear lejos de la rutina
To summer far from the routine
Este año quiero veranear lejos de la rutina y relajarme por completo.
This year I want to summer far from the routine and relax completely.
The verb "veranear" is derived from "verano," which means "summer" in Spanish. The root "ver-" comes from Latin "veranum," and the suffix "-ear" is a common verb-forming ending in Spanish, which conveys the meaning of performing an action related to the noun.
Synonyms: - Verano: While "verano" is technically a noun and refers to summer, in context it can imply "to summer" as an essence of the season. - Vacacionar: To go on vacation.
Antonyms: - Invernar: To winter. - Trabajar: To work (as opposed to taking time off during the summer).