Hace calor
everyday, weather
For hot weather Spanish says Hace calor, literally "it makes heat". Add mucho for Hace mucho calor, "it is very hot". It is also called Qué calor.
Meaning: hot weather (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Hace calor | everyday, weather |
| Hace mucho calor | very hot |
| Qué calor | exclamation |
How does it change in a sentence?
Weather uses hacer with a noun, as in hace frío and hace sol. The adjective caliente is used for hot things such as food or water, not for the weather.
What mistakes should you avoid?
To say that you feel hot, use tengo calor. Saying estoy caliente can have a sexual meaning, so avoid it.
Did you know?
- The weather phrases hace calor and hace frío use a verb that normally means "to do" or "to make".
Examples in context
- Hoy hace mucho calor.It is very hot today.
- ¡Qué calor!It is so hot!
- Tengo calor, abre la ventana.I am hot, open the window.
Example conversation
Marta and Diego wait for a bus at midday in summer.
- Marta¡Qué calor hoy!It is so hot today!
- DiegoSí, hace mucho calor.Yes, it is very hot.
- MartaVamos a la sombra.Let us go into the shade.
- DiegoBuena idea.Good idea.
