Calentamiento (en. Warm-up)

/kale.ntamjen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of raising the temperature of a body or space.
The warming of the atmosphere is causing climate changes.
El calentamiento de la atmósfera está causando cambios climáticos.
Global warming caused by human activity.
Global warming is a serious environmental problem.
El calentamiento global es un grave problema ambiental.
Physical activity prior to intensive training.
It is essential to do a proper warm-up before running.
Es fundamental hacer un buen calentamiento antes de correr.

Etymology

From the verb 'calentar' which comes from the Latin 'calentare', meaning 'to make hot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

global warming
Constant increase in the average temperature of the Earth due to the emission of greenhouse gases.
calentamiento global
warming of the atmosphere
Increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, which can lead to adverse climatic effects.
calentamiento de la atmósfera
warm-up
Set of physical exercises performed before intense physical activity.
calentamiento previo

Related Words

heat
Thermal sensation produced by the rise in temperature.
calor
temperature
Degree of heat presented by a body.
temperatura
climatic
Related to the climate, including temperature patterns.
climático

Slang Meanings

Warm-up
It was so cold that I needed a warm-up before going out.
Estaba tan frío que necesitaba un calentón antes de salir.
Let's warm up
When the party approaches, everyone says 'let's warm up the atmosphere'.
Cuando se acerca la fiesta, todos dicen 'vamos a calentar el ambiente'.