лето
Translation of лето
summertime
Russian word in Latin letters: leto
Meaning of лето
тёплый период года с жаркой и солнечной погодой
the summer season
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Лето or летнее время?
летнее время
летнее время ≠ summertime: daylight saving time
Don't say «летнее время» for the season. The warm season — лето; clocks moved forward — летнее время.
Летом мы живём на даче.
In summertime we live at the dacha.
В марте переходят на летнее время.
In March clocks change to daylight saving time, not summertime.
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Summertime is perfect for swimming.
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Лето идеально подходит для купания.
Kids enjoy long evenings in summertime.
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Летом дети наслаждаются долгими вечерами.
лето synonyms
What's the difference between лето and летний период
formal, in notices and schedules
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лето belongs to the topic "Seasons →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does лето mean?
the summer season
How do you pronounce лето?
лето is pronounced [ˈlʲetə], in Latin letters “leto”.
How is лето used in a sentence?
Summertime is perfect for swimming. Translation: Лето идеально подходит для купания.
Is лето part of Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, лето (summertime) can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is лето part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, лето (summertime) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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