clima cálido
/klima kalido/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for warm weather is clima cálido.
The phrase refers to air temperatures that are moderately high and feel pleasant. While clima refers to the general climate or weather patterns, tiempo cálido can also be used to refer to the current weather state.
Which one should you use?
Use clima cálido for a pleasant, moderate warmth, whereas clima caluroso implies weather that is hot or uncomfortably warm.
Did you know?
- The word caldo for 'broth' is a linguistic doublet of cálido, meaning they both come from the same Latin root for heat. One evolved to describe the temperature of the air, while the other described the heat of a liquid.
- The word clima can be used to describe not just the weather, but also the 'atmosphere' or 'mood' of a social situation. A 'clima tenso' refers to a 'tense atmosphere' among people rather than the air temperature.
- Spanish has a specific term bochorno to describe the oppressive, humid kind of warm weather that makes you sweat. It captures a physical sensation of 'stuffiness' that clima cálido does not convey.
Examples in context
- Este clima cálido es anómalo para febrero.This warm weather is abnormal for February.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe abnormal weather conditions using clima cálido.Tatoeba #9749566 by Eremon, translation #54640 by CK
- Me gusta el clima cálido.I like warm weather.This sentence shows how to express a personal preference for clima cálido.Tatoeba #10741083 by carlosalberto, translation #10740991 by carlosalberto
- La carne se pudre rápidamente con el clima cálido.Meat decays quickly in warm weather.This sentence demonstrates how clima cálido can affect the preservation of food.Tatoeba #1173051 by alexmarcelo, translation #278841 by CM
- ¡Vamos a la piscina! Hoy hay buen clima.Let's go to the pool! The weather is nice today.
- En verano, hace mucho calor en la costa.In summer, it gets really hot on the coast.
- Durante el verano en México, el clima cálido y soleado atrae a muchos turistas.During the summer in Mexico, the warm and sunny weather attracts many tourists.
- Vamos a la playa porque hace calor y hay un sol radiante.Let's go to the beach because it's hot and sunny.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing their plans for a vacation.
- MaríaPrefiero ir a un lugar con clima cálido.I prefer to go to a place with warm weather.
- JavierYo también, no quiero pasar frío.Me too, I don't want to be cold.
- MaríaEntonces, busquemos un hotel en la playa.Then, let's look for a hotel on the beach.
- JavierPerfecto, me encanta el clima cálido de allí.Perfect, I love the warm weather there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clima, cálido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
