Caliente (en. Hot)

/ka.ljen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That presents a high temperature.
The coffee is hot.
El café está caliente.
It is said of something that is in an exciting or passionate state.
The discussion became heated.
La discusión se volvió caliente.
It is used to describe a passionate or attractive person.
That person is very hot.
Esa persona es muy caliente.

Etymology

From Latin 'calentem', which means hot or burning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as hot as a volcano
It refers to someone who is very angry or irritable.
caliente como un volcán
a hot topic
A matter that generates controversy or debate.
un tema caliente
hot or cold
It refers to the polarity in a situation of friendship or enmity.
frío o caliente

Related Words

heat
Energy in the form of high temperature.
calor
to heat
To increase the temperature of something.
calentar
warmth
Quality of being warm or cozy.
calidez

Slang Meanings

Attractive or sexy.
That girl is very hot.
Esa chica es muy caliente.
It is said of someone who has a strong character.
Don't mess with him, he is quite hot.
No te metas con él, es bastante caliente.