Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 16.