caluroso
hot
Que tiene mucho calor o hace sentir mucho calor.
Definition & meaning
The adjective caluroso is used to describe something or someone characterized by or relating to heat. It generally has two main meanings:
- Relating to weather or an environment: Describing a day, season, or place that has high temperatures (hot or sweltering).
- Describing a person or their behavior: Referring to someone who is affectionate, warm, or enthusiastic in their social interactions.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., día caluroso, tarde calurosa, climas calurosos).
Word origin: The word is derived from the Spanish noun calor , which means heat. The suffix -oso is added to indicate an abundance of the quality described by the root, similar to the English suffix "-ous" (as in "joyous" or "vigorous").
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Cálido : Warm or hot.
- Acalorado : Often used for people experiencing heat or intense discussion.
- Fogoso : Enthusiastic or passionate (referring to personality).
- Cariñoso : Affectionate (when used to describe personality).
Antonyms:
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Examples
Hoy es un día muy caluroso en la playa.adjective
Today is a very hot day at the beach.
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