el tibio
lukewarm · warm
Que está a una temperatura entre fría y caliente, agradable al tacto y sin extremos.
Definition & meaning
The word tibio describes a temperature that is neither hot nor cold; it is lukewarm or tepid.
Beyond its literal temperature-related meaning, it is frequently used in a figurative sense to describe someone or something that lacks enthusiasm, intensity, or conviction. If a person reacts to a proposal in a "tibio" way, they are showing indifference, hesitation, or a lack of strong support.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Adjective.
- Gender: It has a masculine form (tibio) and a feminine form (tibia).
- Usage: It is commonly used with the verb estar (e.g., el agua está tibia) when referring to temporary physical states, or ser (e.g., fue una respuesta tibia) when describing the inherent quality of an action or reaction.
Word origin:
- The word comes from the Latin term tepidus, which shares the same meaning of lukewarm or mild.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Templado (temperate or mild)
- Entibiado (warmed slightly)
- Indiferente (indifferent, in a figurative sense)
- Apático (apathetic)
Antonyms:
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Examples
El agua del lago estaba tibia al tocarla.adjective
The water of the lake was lukewarm when touched.
Después de la lluvia, el aire quedó tibio y agradable.adjective
After the rain, the air became warm and pleasant.
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