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calorazo

/ka.loˈɾa.θo/
noun★Intermediate— sudden, intense heat
informal

A sudden, intense burst of heat, often uncomfortable or overwhelming.

El calorazo de la tarde me dejó sin aliento.

The sudden heat of the afternoon left me breathless.

Con este calorazo, es mejor quedarse en casa.

With this intense heat, it's better to stay home.

💡

Often used to describe extreme heat in a colloquial or exaggerated way.

Collocations

hacer calorazoto be extremely hotun calorazo insoportableunbearable heat

Synonyms

calorcalor infernalcalor agobiante

Antonyms

fríofrescura

💡Pro Tip

Augmentative Suffix

The suffix '-azo' intensifies the noun, similar to 'super-' or 'mega-' in English.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'calor' (heat) with the augmentative suffix '-azo', emphasizing intensity.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in informal contexts to express discomfort or surprise at sudden heat.

Word Breakdown

calor
heat
root
+
-azo
intensifier
suffix
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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