calor

/kaˈloɾ/
nounBeginner
formal

A high temperature, especially in the atmosphere.

El calor sofocante nos impidió caminar.

The sweltering heat prevented us from walking.

Collocations

hacer calorto be hot

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Related Phrases

calor húmedophrase
humid heat

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

Often used with 'hacer' to describe weather conditions.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'calor', meaning heat.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in weather descriptions.

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