comida caliente
/komida kaljente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hot meal" is translated into Spanish as comida caliente.
This phrase is used to describe food that has been heated or cooked and is served at a high temperature. It is important to note that comida caliente specifically refers to the temperature of the food. If you wish to describe food that is spicy or has chili heat, you should use comida picante instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of comida, meaning food or meal and caliente, meaning hot.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "hot meals", change both the noun and the adjective to their feminine plural forms: comidas calientes.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, using caliente to describe a person is not about temperature, but is a common way to say someone is sexually aroused. To describe a person who is feverish or feeling warm, you must use caluroso or tener calor.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, la comida refers specifically to the main midday meal, rather than just any food that is eaten.
- The word caliente shares a common Latin root with the English word 'calorie', which comes from the Latin word for heat. Both words trace their lineage back to the idea of burning or heating.
Examples in context
- Allí te darán una comida caliente.You'll get a hot meal there.This sentence shows how to use comida caliente when describing a meal one might receive.Tatoeba #10696471 by Shishir, translation #10696168 by tokzyk
- Prefiero una comida caliente en invierno.I prefer a hot meal in winter.
- El restaurante sirve comida caliente de inmediato.The restaurant serves a hot meal immediately.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing dinner options at a hotel.
- ElenaMateo, ¿quieres pedir algo de comer?Mateo, do you want to order something to eat?
- MateoSí, me gustaría una comida caliente.Yes, I would like a hot meal.
- ElenaYo también, hace mucho frío afuera.Me too, it is very cold outside.
- MateoEntonces llamemos al servicio de habitaciones.Then let's call room service.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
