Tengo calor
/tenɡo kaloɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase Tengo calor is used to say 'I am hot'.
This phrase is used to say that you feel too warm.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Tengo calor translates to 'I have heat'.
How do you pronounce it?
/tenɡo kaloɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use Soy caliente to mean you are feeling warm. This phrase actually implies sexual arousal. Similarly, be cautious with Estoy caliente in informal situations, as it can mean 'I am feeling hot' in terms of physical attractiveness or sexual desire.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, saying Me estoy quemando is a common exaggeration that literally means 'I am burning myself'.
- The Spanish word calor shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'calorie'.
- While Tengo calor describes your internal feeling, you use Hace calor to describe the weather outside.
Examples in context
- Tengo calor.I am hot.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are feeling hot.Tatoeba #436376 by lukaszpp, translation #436375 by lukaszpp
- ¡Estoy que me derrito!I am melting!
- Tengo calor con este abrigo.I am hot with this coat on.
Example conversation
Maria and Javier are inside a room during summer.
- MaríaJavier, tengo calor aquí.Javier, I am hot in here.
- JavierYo también, encendamos el aire.Me too, let's turn on the air conditioning.
- MaríaGracias, es que tengo mucho calor.Thanks, it's just that I am very hot.
- JavierYa está funcionando, María.It's working now, Maria.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
