calidus
[ˈka.lɪ.dʊs]
The English word 'hot' is translated into Latin as calidus. Wiktionary also lists igneus.
Meaning: having a high temperature (adj)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| calidus | [ˈka.lɪ.dʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkaː.li.dus] (narrow) |
| igneus | [ˈɪŋ.ne.ʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈiɲ.ɲe.us] (narrow) |
The term is used to describe something having a high temperature.
Which one should you use?
While calidus refers to general high temperature, igneus specifically means 'fiery' or 'of fire'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective calidus must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form calida for feminine nouns, the neuter form calidum for neuter nouns and the masculine plural form calidi for masculine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The term calidarium referred to the hottest room in a Roman bath complex, where the air and water were heated by a hypocaust system.
- In Latin, the word calidus can also describe a person who is hot-headed or rash.
Examples in context
- Initium mensis Augusti calidus est.During the first days of August, it is hot.This sentence shows how to describe the weather during the beginning of August using calidus.Tatoeba #11164884 by carlosalberto, translation #11164865 by carlosalberto
- Quam calidus est?How hot is it?This sentence is useful for asking about the level of heat using calidus.Tatoeba #2836528 by alexmarcelo, translation #2835780 by CK
- Ignis calidus est.Fire is hot.This sentence demonstrates that fire is hot using calidus.Tatoeba #12635125 by rul, translation #12634626 by rul
- Hodie est dies ardens!Today is a hot day!
- Hoc condimentum cibum ardentem reddit.This condiment makes the food spicy hot.
Example conversation
Quintus and Lucia are discussing the weather outdoors.
- QuintusHodie dies calidus est.Today is a hot day.
- LuciaIta, sol valde lucet.Yes, the sun is shining brightly.
- QuintusVisne aquam frigidam?Do you want cold water?
- LuciaGratias, Quinte, volo.Thanks, Quintus, I do.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot” translations and entries calidus, igneus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calidus, igneus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
