Templada (en. Lukewarm)

/temˈplaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to an atmospheric state that is pleasant.

The weather today is temperate, perfect for a walk.

El clima hoy está templado, perfecto para salir a caminar.

Used to describe a drink that is neither cold nor hot.

I prefer lukewarm tea; I don't like it hot.

Prefiero el té templado, no me gusta caliente.

It can also refer to a moderate or balanced attitude.

His reaction was temperate; he didn't let anger take over.

Su reacción fue templada, no se dejó llevar por la ira.

It comes from the Latin 'temperatus', meaning adjusted or moderate.

temperate climate

Pleasant and balanced temperature.

clima templado

temperate waters

Waters that are neither cold nor hot, pleasant to the touch.

aguas templadas

temperate temperament

Balanced attitude, without emotional extremes.

temperamento templado

temperature

Degree of heat or cold that a body presents.

temperature

climate

Set of atmospheric conditions that characterize a region.

clima

environment

Space where an action or activity takes place.

ambiente

Someone who is relaxed or does not easily get upset.

Don't worry about him; he's very temperate; he doesn't get nervous.

No te preocupes por él, es muy templado, no se pone nervioso.

Literally refers to a drink that is not hot; it can also refer to someone who has 'chilled out' in a cool way.

That beer is lukewarm, perfect for today's weather.

Esa cerveza está templada, ideal para el clima de hoy.