The physical sensation of high temperatures
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calorie
unit of heat energy
Calor means heat and is related to the English word calorie0, which is a unit of heat energy commonly associated with food.
calor
heat
The condition of high temperature, especially from the sun or weather.
El calor del verano es intenso este añoThe heat of the summer is intense this year
No puedo soportar tanto calorI can't bear so much heat
warmth
A gentler, more pleasant version of heat is the feeling of being warm and comfortable.
Disfruto del calor del sol en la playaI enjoy the warmth of the sun on the beach
El calor de la chimenea fue reconfortanteThe warmth of the fireplace was comforting
warmth, affection (emotional)
In terms of emotions and relationships, warmth means affection, friendliness, and emotional closeness. Just as physical warmth is comforting, emotional warmth feels good too.
Nos acogieron con mucho calorThey welcomed us with great warmth
El calor humano de la familia es invaluableThe human warmth of family is invaluable
hacer calor
to be hot, to be warm out
When the temperature around you is hot. Spanish treats heat as something being made, so it's literally "to make heat" instead of "to be hot" in English.
En agosto hace mucho calor aquíIn August it's very hot here
Hace mucho calor en esta oficinaIt's very hot in this office
tener calor
to be hot, to feel hot
When you feel hot. Spanish treats heat as something you have, so it's literally "to have heat" instead of "to be hot" in English.
Tengo calor, voy a abrir la ventanaI'm hot, I'm going to open the window
Los niños tenían calor después de correrThe children felt hot after running