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"It's hot" in Italian: fa caldo
fa caldo
It's hot in Italian is fa caldo. Stronger: fa molto caldo or fa un caldo terribile. About a room: fa caldo qui dentro.
July afternoon
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How to pronounce fa caldo
Say it
fah KAHL-doh
/fa ˈkal.do/
Fa caldo: fah KAHL-doh. Stress KAHL.
"It's hot" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| fa caldo | it's hot Weather or rooms. | Weather or rooms. |
| fa molto caldo | it's very hot Stronger. | Stronger. |
| che caldo! | what heat! Exclamation. | Exclamation. |
| oggi fa caldo | it's hot today Day focus. | Day focus. |
How to use fa caldo in real life
- 1July afternoon
Non esco: oggi fa caldo.
I'm not going out: it's hot today.
Plan change.
- 2Crowded tram
Qui dentro fa caldo—apro il finestrino.
It's hot in here—I'm opening the window.
Indoor.
- 3Beach walk
Fa caldo: beviamo acqua.
It's hot: let's drink water.
Advice.
Mistakes English speakers make with fa caldo
Incorrect: È caldo. (for weather)
Correct: Fa caldo.
Weather heat uses fare: fa caldo.
Incorrect: Fa calda.
Correct: Fa caldo.
Caldo stays masculine in this set phrase.
Good to know
Fa caldo is summer small talk from Sicily to the Po Valley. Italians chase shade, late dinners, and gelato. Siesta hours in the south are real—don't schedule a long walk at noon.
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Choosing an evening outing in August
ChatPal
Usciamo adesso? Fa caldo ancora.
Shall we go out now? It's still hot.
You
Aspettiamo: se fa caldo così, soffro.
Let's wait: if it's this hot, I suffer.
ChatPal
Va bene. Verso le otto fa meno caldo.
Ok. Around eight it's less hot.
You
Perfetto—porto l'acqua.
Perfect—I'll bring water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It's hot" in Italian
It's hot?
Fa caldo.
Very hot?
Fa molto caldo.
Exclamation?
Che caldo!
Why fa?
Weather phrases often use fare.
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