/ˈkaliðo/
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Translation
warm
Word origin
From Latin calidus ('warm, hot'), from the verb calere ('to be warm'). The same root gives English 'calorie' and 'cauldron'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- calidus
- English cognates
- calorie, cauldron, nonchalant
Grammar
Femininecálida
Masc pluralcálidos
Fem pluralcálidas
Examples
clima .
The coastal climate is very warm in summer.
.
They welcomed us with a warm reception.
.
I prefer warm colours like orange and red.
tono .
Her voice had a warm and calm tone.
.
It is a region of warm waters all year round.
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