caluroso
“caluroso” means “hot” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
hot
Also: warm
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Hoy es un día muy caluroso.
A1Today is a very hot day.
Prefiero el clima caluroso al frío.
A2I prefer hot weather to the cold.
Agosto suele ser el mes más caluroso del año.
B1August is usually the hottest month of the year.
sensitive to heat
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Soy muy caluroso, siempre duermo con la ventana abierta.
B1I feel the heat easily; I always sleep with the window open.
Mi hermano es poco caluroso, incluso en verano lleva chaqueta.
B2My brother doesn't feel the heat much; he even wears a jacket in summer.
Las personas calurosas sufren mucho en Sevilla.
B2People who are sensitive to heat suffer a lot in Seville.
warm
Also: hearty
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Nos dieron una calurosa bienvenida.
B2They gave us a warm welcome.
El público le dio un caluroso aplauso.
B2The audience gave him a hearty round of applause.
Recibe un caluroso saludo de mi parte.
C1Receive a warm greeting from me.
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Which of these is the correct way to describe a very hot afternoon?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'calor' (heat), which comes from the Latin 'calor'. The suffix '-oso' is added to nouns to mean 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'caluroso' and 'caliente'?
'Caluroso' is used for weather, climate, or days. 'Caliente' is used for objects that have a high temperature, like soup or a radiator.
Can I use 'caluroso' to say I am hot right now?
Not really. To say 'I am hot' (as in feeling hot), you should say 'Tengo calor'. Saying 'Soy caluroso' means you are the type of person who is always hot.
Does 'caluroso' mean 'sexy'?
No. While 'caliente' can be used slangily in that way in some regions, 'caluroso' strictly refers to temperature or a warm, friendly atmosphere.