el
masculine
/kaˈloɾ/
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Translation
heat, warmth
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
agosto.
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.
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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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