aliento caliente
/aljento kaljente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hot breath" is translated into Spanish as aliento caliente.
aliento caliente refers to the warm air that comes out of a person's or animal's mouth when they breathe.
Did you know?
- The word aliento is closely tied to the concept of the soul or spirit. In many Spanish contexts, giving someone aliento is not about air, but about providing the emotional strength to persevere.
- The word caliente comes from the Latin 'calentem', the present participle of 'caleō', which means 'to be warm'. This is the same root that gives English the word 'calorie'.
- While aliento caliente is a physical description, the phrase sin aliento is used to describe someone who is breathless from either extreme physical exertion or a sudden, overwhelming emotional shock.
Examples in context
- Sentí su aliento caliente en mi cuello.I felt her hot breath on my neck.
- Podía sentir su aliento caliente por el frío.I could feel his hot breath because of the cold.
Example conversation
Alejandro is standing very close to Lucía.
- Alejandro¿Te molesta que esté tan cerca?Does it bother you that I'm so close?
- LucíaSí, siento tu aliento caliente en mi cara.Yes, I feel your hot breath on my face.
- AlejandroLo siento, Lucía. Me alejo un poco.I'm sorry, Lucía. I'll move back a bit.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro. Así está mucho mejor.Thanks, Alejandro. It's much better this way.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aliento, caliente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
