No. 480 in Russian
летом
"In summer."
In a sentence
Летом мы ездили на фронту природы.
In summer, we traveled to a nature reserve.
"Летом" is used here to specify the time of the activity (during summer).
Я всегда жду летом возможности искупаться в реке.
I always look forward to the opportunity to swim in the river during summer.
"Летом" indicates the season in which the subject anticipates the activity (in summer).
Летом в городе проводятся ярмарки на центральной площади.
In summer, fairs are held in the city's central square.
"Летом" is employed to denote the season during which the events take place.
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