Calefacción (en. Heating)

/kale.fak.siˈon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of warming a place.
The heating of the house activates automatically.
La calefacción de la casa se activa automáticamente.
Set of devices used to heat a space.
We installed a new central heating system in the building.
Instalamos una nueva calefacción central en el edificio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'calefactio', which means the action of heating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

central heating
Heating system that warms multiple spaces at once.
calefacción central
underfloor heating
Heating system that heats from the floor.
calefacción por suelo radiante

Related Words

to heat
To make something acquire heat.
calentar
thermometer
Instrument for measuring temperature.
termómetro

Slang Meanings

The warmth at home.
With the heating on full, it's really hot in here.
Con la calefacción a tope, aquí hace un calor que flipas.
To be comfortable due to the temperature.
I love being at home now that I have the heating on.
Me encanta estar en casa ahora que tengo la calefacción encendida.