luz cálida
/luθ kalida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "warm light" is translated into Spanish as luz cálida.
luz cálida refers to light that has a yellow or orange tint, creating a cozy atmosphere.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of luz (light) and cálida (warm).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Luz Cálida means 'Warm Light'. In Spain, Iluminación Cálida means 'Warm Illumination'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective cálida must agree in gender with the feminine noun luz. To express the plural "warm lights", both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to luces cálidas.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, there is a distinction between cálida and caliente. While luz cálida describes a cozy atmosphere, using luz caliente would sound as if the light bulb is physically burning to the touch.
- The term luz is used to describe the glass panes of a window. A Spanish speaker might refer to the 'light' of a window to describe the physical opening that lets sunshine in.
- While luz cálida is used for lighting, if you want to say a person is 'warm' or 'kind', you would say they are una persona cálida rather than using the word caliente.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la luz cálida que emana de las velas durante el invierno.I love the warm light that emanates from candles during winter.
- Prefiero la luz cálida para la sala.I prefer warm light for the living room.
- Me encanta la luz cálida de esta lámpara.I love the warm light from this lamp.
- La luz cálida crea un ambiente acogedor.The warm light creates a cozy atmosphere.
- Prefiero usar luz cálida en la sala.I prefer using warm light in the living room.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are decorating their new apartment.
- Javier¿Qué te parece esta bombilla, Sofía?What do you think of this bulb, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, la luz cálida se ve muy bien.Yes, the warm light looks very good.
- JavierEs perfecta para la habitación.It is perfect for the room.
- SofíaJavier, el apartamento se siente muy acogedor ahora.Javier, the apartment feels very cozy now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
