tempo caldo
/ˈtɛm.po ˈkal.do/word by word
The English phrase "warm weather" is tempo caldo in Italian.
tempo caldo refers to a period of time when the air temperature is high. If you want to describe mild temperatures, you can use temperature miti. If you wish to express that it is extremely hot, you can say Fa un caldo torrido! While tempo caldo is a noun phrase, note that Italians more commonly use the verb fare in the expression fa caldo to say "it is warm" or "it is hot".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tempo (weather/time) and caldo (warm/hot).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of tempo caldo is /ˈtɛm.po ˈkal.do/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- When Italians experience extreme warm weather, they may say si muore di caldo, which literally means 'one dies of heat'. This is a common hyperbole and not a medical statement.
- In Italy, you might hear the phrase caldo afoso to describe warm weather that is also very humid. This specific type of heat is often associated with the oppressive feeling before a summer thunderstorm.
- The word caldo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'caloric', both stemming from the Latin root for heat.
Examples in context
- Mi piace il tempo caldo.I like warm weather.This sentence is useful for expressing your preference for tempo caldo.Tatoeba #10741090 by carlosalberto, translation #10740991 by carlosalberto
- Non sopporto il tempo caldo.I cannot stand warm weather.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are talking about the upcoming weekend.
- GiuliaPreferisci il tempo caldo o il freddo?Do you prefer warm weather or the cold?
- FrancescoA me piace molto il tempo caldo.I like warm weather a lot.
- GiuliaAllora andiamo al mare sabato?Then shall we go to the seaside on Saturday?
- FrancescoOttima idea, Giulia!Great idea, Giulia!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tempo, caldo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caldo, tempo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
