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Translation

heat, warmth

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Word origin

From Latin 'calor' ('heat, warmth'), from the verb 'calere' (to be warm). The same root gives English 'calorie' and 'caloric'.

Origin
Latin
Root
calor
English cognates
calorie, caloric

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcalores

Examples

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It is very hot in August.

; .

I am hot; I am going to open the window.

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The warmth of the fire helped us warm up.

, .

With so much heat, the children did not want to go out to play.

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She felt the warmth of his hand on her shoulder.

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 12: calor, proyecto, pedazo and 7 more words.