calorazo
/ka.loˈɾa.θo/
sudden, intense heat
Hoy hace un calorazo insoportable en la ciudad.
It's unbearably hot today in the city.
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
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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
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