Caliente
Example: El café está muy caliente para beber ahora.
Definition
"Caliente" describes something that has a high temperature, often referring to objects, liquids, or environments that feel warm or hot to the touch. For example, in the phrase 'El café está muy caliente para beber ahora,' it indicates that the coffee is too hot to drink at the moment.
Etymology
The word "caliente" comes from the Latin word 'calentem,' the accusative form of 'calens,' which means 'hot' or 'warm.' This origin ties directly to the Latin verb 'calēre,' meaning 'to be warm.' Did you know that the root 'cal-' is present in many Romance languages to express heat or warmth, reflecting its ancient linguistic heritage?
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"Caliente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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