temps
/tembs/from spelling rules
temps is the Spanish way to say temps.
In Spanish, temps is used as an abbreviation for a temperature reading, which is commonly seen in medical contexts or weather reports.
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing a temperature as high, you may use the adjective alto in its masculine form or alta in its feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/tembs/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for temperature shares a root with the word temperamento ('temperament'). Both come from the Latin 'temperare', meaning to mix or bring to a proper proportion.
- When discussing weather 'temps', you might hear the word bochorno used to describe a specific kind of high temperature accompanied by heavy humidity.
- In Spanish, temperature is often described using the verb hacer ('to do' or 'to make'), such as hace calor ('it makes heat'). This differs from English, where we use the verb 'to be' to describe the weather.
Examples in context
- La temperatura exterior hoy es de 25 grados Celsius.The outdoor temperature today is 25 degrees Celsius.
- ¿Podría indicarme la temperatura ideal para conservar este alimento?Could you indicate the ideal temperature to preserve this food?
- Por favor, asegúrese de monitorear la temperatura con un termómetro regularmente.Please make sure to monitor the temperature with a thermometer regularly.
- El termómetro marcó una temperatura máxima de 40 grados centígrados en la ciudad de Sevilla.The thermometer marked a maximum temperature of 40 degrees centigrade in the city of Seville.
- ¿Has visto el pronóstico del tiempo para mañana?Have you seen the weather forecast for tomorrow?
- ¡La temperatura del agua está perfecta para nadar!The water temperature is perfect for swimming!
- No soporto la temperatura alta, prefiero el invierno.I can't stand the high temperature, I prefer winter.
- El clima en México es caluroso durante la mayor parte del año.The climate in Mexico is hot during most of the year.
- ¿Cómo es el clima en tu ciudad natal?How is the weather in your hometown?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing the weather for their trip.
- MateoSofía, ¿viste la temps para mañana?Sofía, did you see the temp for tomorrow?
- SofíaSí, la temps estará muy alta.Yes, the temp will be very high.
- MateoEntonces debemos llevar ropa ligera.Then we should wear light clothes.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo.You are right, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
