cálido
“cálido” means “warm” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
warm
Also: balmy
📝 In Action
Me encanta el clima cálido de esta isla.
A2I love the warm climate of this island.
Bebió un té cálido antes de irse a dormir.
B1He drank a warm tea before going to sleep.
warm
Also: hearty
📝 In Action
Nos dieron una bienvenida muy cálida.
B1They gave us a very warm welcome.
Ella tiene una voz cálida y reconfortante.
B2She has a warm and comforting voice.
warm
📝 In Action
Prefiero usar colores cálidos para decorar el salón.
B2I prefer using warm colors to decorate the living room.
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Words that translate to "cálido" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: cálido
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Which of these is the best way to describe a friendly and welcoming person?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'calidus', which meant hot or glowing. While it started out describing physical heat, it eventually evolved in Spanish to mean a gentle, comfortable warmth.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'cálido' to describe food?
It is better to use 'caliente' for food. 'Cálido' is mostly for the environment, climate, personality, or colors.
Does 'cálido' have a feminine form?
Yes! If you are describing a feminine noun (like 'la luz' or 'la bienvenida'), you must change it to 'cálida'.