calentamiento
“calentamiento” means “warm-up” in Spanish (physical exercise before a workout).
warm-up
Also: heating, warming
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Es importante hacer un buen calentamiento antes de jugar al fútbol.
A2It is important to do a good warm-up before playing soccer.
El calentamiento global afecta a todo el planeta.
B1Global warming affects the whole planet.
El calentamiento de la sopa tomó solo dos minutos.
B2The heating of the soup took only two minutes.
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Quick Quiz: calentamiento
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common use for 'calentamiento' in a gym?
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Derived from the Spanish verb 'calentar', which comes from the Latin 'calentem', meaning 'being hot'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'calentamiento' for a home heater?
No, a machine that heats a room is called a 'calentador' or 'estufa'. 'Calentamiento' is the act or process of things getting warmer.
Is 'calentamiento' used for warming up food?
While it technically means 'heating', it sounds a bit scientific. For food, people usually just use the verb 'calentar' (e.g., 'al calentar la sopa').
What is the opposite of 'calentamiento'?
The most common opposite is 'enfriamiento', which means 'cooling' or 'cooling down'.