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"Heat" in Italian: caldo
il caldo
Heat in Italian is il caldo (eel KAHL-doh), masculine. Fa caldo means it's hot. Che caldo! is the everyday complaint in summer.
Midday street
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How to pronounce caldo
Say it
eel KAHL-doh
/il ˈkal.do/
Caldo: KAHL-doh. Open a; clear l. Two syllables. Plural caldi for hot things.
"Heat" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il caldo | the heat / hot weather Noun for temperature feel. | Noun for temperature feel. |
| fa caldo | it's hot Default weather line. | Default weather line. |
| che caldo! | how hot it is! Complaint or surprise. | Complaint or surprise. |
| il caldo africano | intense heat wave Media talk for extreme days. | Media talk for extreme days. |
How to use caldo in real life
- 1Midday street
Oggi il caldo non si sopporta.
Today the heat is unbearable.
Il caldo as subject.
- 2Opening a window
Chiudi le tende: entra troppo caldo.
Close the blinds: too much heat is coming in.
Troppo caldo.
- 3Beach plan
Col caldo andiamo solo la sera.
With this heat we only go in the evening.
Col caldo = with the heat.
Mistakes English speakers make with caldo
Incorrect: Fa la heat fuori.
Correct: Fa caldo fuori.
Weather uses caldo, not English heat.
Incorrect: C'è una calda forte.
Correct: C'è un caldo forte. / Fa molto caldo.
Il caldo is masculine; prefer fa caldo for weather.
Good to know
Summer news talks about ondate di caldo and the caldo africano. Siesta timing, shutters closed at noon, and late dinners are practical answers to il caldo—not just lifestyle clichés.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Escaping a heatwave afternoon
ChatPal
Questo caldo mi sta spezzando.
This heat is wiping me out.
You
Andiamo al museo: lì il caldo è meno forte.
Let's go to the museum—the heat is milder there.
ChatPal
Buona idea. Porto anche l'acqua.
Good idea. I'll bring water too.
You
Sì, col caldo serve bere spesso.
Yes, with this heat you need to drink often.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Heat" in Italian
How do you say heat?
Il caldo.
It's hot?
Fa caldo.
How hot!
Che caldo!
Heat vs hot (adjective)?
Il caldo is the noun; caldo/a also means hot as an adjective.
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