Example: Il caldo estivo rende difficile dormire la notte.
Definition
"Caldo" refers to the state or condition of being hot, especially when describing weather or temperature. It often implies discomfort due to high temperatures, such as in the phrase 'Il caldo estivo rende difficile dormire la notte,' meaning summer heat makes it hard to sleep at night.
Translations
heat
calor
warmte
calor
chaleur
Hitze
calor
Etymology
The word "caldo" comes from the Latin word 'caldus' or 'calidus,' meaning warm or hot. It has been used in Italian since ancient times to describe heat or warmth. Did you know that "caldo" also appears in many Romance languages with similar meanings, reflecting their common Latin roots?
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