La calefacción



Example: La calefacción central mantiene la casa cálida en invierno.

Definition


The term "la calefacción" refers to the system or process of providing warmth to indoor spaces, particularly in buildings, to maintain a comfortable temperature during cold weather. It often involves devices like heaters or central heating systems.

Etymology


"La calefacción" comes from the Spanish verb 'calefactar,' which means to heat. It originates from the Latin word 'calefacere,' combining 'calēre' (to be warm) and 'facere' (to make). Did you know that the word reflects the basic idea of 'making warm'?

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"La calefacción" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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