Calores (en. Heats)

/kaˈlo.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A feeling of intense heat, often associated with the weather or physical states.

In summer, the heat can be overwhelming.

En verano, los calores pueden ser abrumadores.

Elevation of body temperature, commonly seen in fever.

She had hot flashes due to her illness.

Ella tenía calores debido a su enfermedad.

It derives from the Latin 'calor', which means heat or body heat.

to feel hot

To feel very hot or to be in an uncomfortable situation due to heat.

pasar calor

human warmth

Friendship or affection that is conveyed between people.

calor humano

with heat

The act of doing something in warm weather or during intense heat.

con calor

hot

Having a high temperature.

caliente

heat-producing

Producing or transmitting heat.

calorífico

calorimeter

Instrument for measuring heat.

calorímetro

Hot flashes as a synonym for fever.

Yesterday I went to the doctor because I had hot flashes.

Ayer fui al médico porque tenía calores.

A feeling of discomfort due to excessive heat.

Today I'm having hot flashes that I can't stand!

¡Hoy tengo unos calores que no aguanto!