calidus
[ˈka.lɪ.dʊs]
The English word warm is translated into Latin as calidus. Wiktionary also lists caleō and formus.
Meaning: having a temperature slightly higher than usual (adj)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| calidus | [ˈka.lɪ.dʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkaː.li.dus] (narrow) |
| caleō | |
| formus | [ˈfɔr.mʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈfɔr.mus] (narrow) |
The word is used to describe something having a temperature slightly higher than usual. Related verbs such as calefacio, calesco and foveō can be used to express the act of making or keeping something warm.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides three different forms for this concept: the adjective calidus, the verb caleō and the form formus.
Related words
Did you know?
- The Latin word calidus might have originally described something as having a white mark on the forehead.
- In Roman culture, the concept of warmth was central to the social experience of the thermae, the great public baths that featured a specifically heated room called the caldarium.
- The Latin verb foveō can be used to express the idea of keeping something warm, but it is also used to describe 'cherishing' or 'nurturing'.
Examples in context
- Nemus erat calidus et tacitus.It was warm and quiet in the park.This sentence illustrates the use of calidus to describe the temperature of a park.Tatoeba #10718653 by carlosalberto, translation #10718631 by carlosalberto
- Totus campus tepidus est in aestate.The entire field is warm in summer.
Example conversation
Marcus and Aurelia are discussing the weather.
- MarcusHodie dies calidus est.Today is a warm day.
- AureliaIta, sol lucet valde.Yes, the sun is shining strongly.
- MarcusVisne ambulare in horto?Do you want to walk in the garden?
- AureliaIta, calidus aer me delectat.Yes, the warm air delights me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warm” translations and entries calidus, formus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calidus, formus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
