/kaˈljente/
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Translation
hot
Word origin
From Latin calentem, the present participle of calere ('to be warm'). The same root gives English calorie and cauldron.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- calere
- English cognates
- calorie, cauldron, nonchalant
Grammar
Masc pluralcalientes
Examples
, .
The coffee is very hot, be careful.
.
It is a hot day on the coast.
.
I need a hot shower right now.
recién .
The freshly made bread is still warm.
llegue .
Keep the soup hot until your father arrives.
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