caliente

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A common Spanish term meaning hot; warm.

Examples

  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con caliente.
    The book includes an example with hot; warm.
  • Practica caliente en una frase breve.
    Practise hot; warm in a short sentence.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar caliente correctamente.
    Today I learned to use hot; warm correctly.
  • La profesora explicó caliente en clase.
    The teacher explained hot; warm in class.
  • Escuché caliente en una conversación.
    I heard hot; warm in a conversation.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adjective
everyday
neutral
Used in ordinary Spanish with the meaning hot; warm.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó caliente en clase.
    The teacher explained hot; warm in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar caliente correctamente.
    Today I learned to use hot; warm correctly.
  • Escuché caliente en una conversación.
    I heard hot; warm in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con caliente.
    The book includes an example with hot; warm.
  • Practica caliente en una frase breve.
    Practise hot; warm in a short sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does caliente mean?

caliente means hot; warm.

Is caliente common?

Yes. It is common in present-day everyday Spanish.

Is caliente formal?

It is neutral and works in ordinary conversation.

How do you use caliente?

Use it when the context calls for hot; warm.

Should beginners learn caliente?

Yes. It is useful core vocabulary for beginners.

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