Calentura (en. Fever)

ka-len-tu-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Increase in body temperature that often indicates an illness.
Juan's fever forced him to stay home.
La calentura de Juan lo obligó a quedarse en casa.
High fever that can be a sign of infection.
The girl has a fever and should see a doctor.
La niña tiene calentura y debería ver al médico.
In some contexts, it refers to a feeling of intense passion.
The fever of love led him to do crazy things.
La calentura del amor lo llevó a hacer locuras.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'calentura', which means 'heat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high fever
Very high fever that can be dangerous.
calentura alta
to give fever
To provoke an increase in body temperature, usually due to illness.
dar calentura
to be in fever
To have a fever.
estar en calentura

Related Words

fever
Increase in body temperature associated with diseases.
fiebre
symptom
Visible or sensible manifestation of a disease.
síntoma
infection
Penetration of pathogenic agents into the organism.
infección

Slang Meanings

Overflowing energy or enthusiasm.
Today I have an incredible urge to go dancing.
Hoy tengo una calentura increíble para salir a bailar.
Sudden sexual attraction.
That girl gave me an instant attraction.
Esa chica me dio una calentura instantánea.