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"Heat" in Spanish: calor
el calor
Heat is el calor (kah-LOHR). It is masculine: el calor, mucho calor. For hot weather say hace calor, not es calor.
How to pronounce calor: audio and sound guideMidday outdoors
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How to pronounce calor
Say it
kah-LOHR
/kaˈloɾ/
kah-LOHR. Stress LOHR. Soft c before a. Keep calor clear.
"Heat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el calor | the heat Weather feel and temperature heat. | Weather feel and temperature heat. |
| mucho calor | a lot of heat / very hot Common complaint. | Common complaint. |
| hace calor | it's hot Default weather line with hacer. | Default weather line with hacer. |
| tengo calor | I'm hot / I feel hot How your body feels. | How your body feels. |
How to use calor in real life
- 1Midday outdoors
El calor de mediodía es fuerte.
The midday heat is strong.
El calor as noon heat.
- 2Leaving the house
Hoy hay mucho calor afuera.
There's a lot of heat outside today.
Mucho calor for intensity.
- 3Seeking shade
Busco sombra por el calor.
I'm looking for shade because of the heat.
Por el calor gives the reason.
Mistakes English speakers make with calor
Incorrect: La calor es fuerte.
Correct: El calor es fuerte.
Calor is masculine: el calor.
Incorrect: Es calor hoy.
Correct: Hace calor hoy.
Weather uses hace calor, not es calor.
Good to know
Good to knowAcross Latin America people complain about el calor at midday. Shade, fans, and agua fría are normal responses when calor hits hard.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking to lunch at noon
ChatPal
¡Qué calor hay hoy!
What heat there is today!
You
Sí. El calor me cansa.
Yes. The heat tires me out.
ChatPal
Vamos a la sombra un rato.
Let's go to the shade for a bit.
You
Buena idea. Llevo agua.
Good idea. I'll bring water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Heat" in Spanish
Is calor masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el calor, mucho calor.
How do I say it's hot outside?
Hace calor. Not es calor.
Hace calor or tengo calor?
Hace calor is weather. Tengo calor is how you feel.
How do you pronounce calor?
kah-LOHR with stress on LOHR.
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