zona caliente
/θona kaljente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hot zone" is translated into Spanish as zona caliente.
zona caliente is used to express the concept of a hot zone.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you use caliente to describe a person instead of a place or an object, it often carries a strong sexual connotation rather than just meaning they are physically warm.
- In some Latin American contexts, calling a place a zona caliente might specifically imply a territory controlled by criminal organizations rather than just a high-temperature area.
- The word zona comes from the Ancient Greek ζώνη, which originally meant a 'girdle' or 'belt' worn around the waist.
Examples in context
- Debe evitar entrar en la zona caliente.You should avoid entering the hot zone.
- El gobierno ha declarado esta región como un área de alto riesgo.The government has declared this region as a high-risk area.
- El equipo entró en la zona caliente.The team entered the hot zone.
- La zona caliente es muy peligrosa.The hot zone is very dangerous.
Example conversation
Two technicians are discussing safety protocols at a site.
- DanielSofía, ¿está despejada la zona caliente?Sofía, is the hot zone clear?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, ya desalojamos a todos.Yes, Daniel, we already evacuated everyone.
- DanielPerfecto, entraré en la zona caliente ahora.Perfect, I will enter the hot zone now.
- SofíaTen mucho cuidado con el equipo.Be very careful with the equipment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caliente, zona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
