Cool MateMeaning of Tropical
coming from, found in or typical of the tropics
In simple words: related to warm places near the equator
Tropical in a sentence
- tropical fish/birds/fruit
- **Tropical storms** battered the Gulf Coast all week.
- a lush **tropical forest**
- Malaysia's climate is tropical.
- tropical Africa
- a tropical island
- an area afflicted by malaria and other tropical diseases
How to use Tropical
Used to describe climates, plants, or fruits typical of warm regions. Avoid using in very cold or temperate contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'tropics'—warm beaches and palm trees.
Related words
Collocations with Tropical
- tropical climate
- tropical fruits
- tropical rainforest
Opposites of Tropical
- arctic
- polar
- temperate
Common mistakes with Tropical
- Confused with 'subtropical', which refers to slightly cooler areas.
- Using 'tropical' for cold climates.
- Incorrectly using 'tropics' as an adjective.
Tropical appears in
Tropical in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
استوائي
متعلق بالأماكن الدافئة قرب خط الاستواء
- Bengaliবাংলা
গ্রীষ্মমন্ডলীয়
বিষুবরেখার কাছাকাছি উষ্ণ অঞ্চলের সাথে সম্পর্কিত
- GermanDeutsch
Tropisch
Bezieht sich auf warme Orte in der Nähe des Äquators
- SpanishEspañol
Tropical
relacionado con lugares cálidos cerca del ecuador
- Persianفارسی
گرمسیری
مربوط به جاهای گرم نزدیک خط استوا
- FrenchFrançais
Tropical
qui vient des régions chaudes près de l'équateur
- Hindiहिन्दी
उष्णकटिबंधीय
भूमध्य रेखा के पास गर्म स्थानों से संबंधित
- ItalianItaliano
Tropicale
legato ai posti caldi vicino all'equatore
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tropical
relacionado a lugares quentes perto do equador
- RussianРусский
Тропический
связанный с тёплыми местами возле экватора
- Urduاردو
استوائی
خط استوا کے قریب گرم علاقوں سے متعلق
- Chinese中文
热带
与赤道附近的温暖地区相关
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Frequently asked questions about Tropical
What does Tropical mean?
related to warm places near the equator
What is the definition of Tropical?
coming from, found in or typical of the tropics
How do you use Tropical in a sentence?
tropical fish/birds/fruit
Can you give another example of Tropical?
**Tropical storms** battered the Gulf Coast all week.
What are synonyms for Tropical?
Common alternatives include equatorial, hot, humid.
What is the opposite of Tropical?
Opposite meanings include arctic, polar, temperate.
What words go with Tropical?
It commonly pairs with tropical climate, tropical fruits, tropical rainforest.
What are common mistakes when using Tropical?
Confused with 'subtropical', which refers to slightly cooler areas. Using 'tropical' for cold climates. Incorrectly using 'tropics' as an adjective.
How do you pronounce Tropical?
US: /["/ˈtrɑːpɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtrɒpɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tropical?
Used to describe climates, plants, or fruits typical of warm regions. Avoid using in very cold or temperate contexts.
What CEFR level is Tropical?
"Tropical" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.