più caldo
/ˈpju ˈkal.do/word by word
The English phrase "warmer" is translated into Italian as più caldo.
più caldo is used to describe a higher temperature. While the word caldo can mean both "warm" and "hot", più caldo is the standard way to express the comparative "warmer" when discussing temperature.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of più (more) and caldo (warm/hot).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective must match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use più calda if the noun is feminine, and use più caldi if the noun is masculine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpju ˈkal.do/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
In informal situations, you might hear the expression Fa Meno Freddo to mean "it's less cold" as a way to imply "it's getting warmer".
Did you know?
- When feeling a fever, an Italian person will say they 'have heat' ho caldo rather than saying their body is 'warmer' più caldo.
- While più caldo describes temperature, the word caldo is also used in slang to describe a situation that is 'intense' or 'heated'.
- The word caldo is actually a relative of the English word 'calid', an archaic term used in scientific or literary contexts to mean 'hot'.
Examples in context
- Farà più caldo presto.It will get warmer soon.This sentence shows how to use più caldo to talk about temperature changing soon.Tatoeba #4080582 by Guybrush88, translation #31602 by CK
- Domani sarà più caldo.Tomorrow will be warmer.This sentence uses più caldo to describe the temperature for the following day.Tatoeba #11823466 by Guybrush88, translation #6270152 by CK
- Sarà più caldo domani.It will be warmer tomorrow.This sentence uses più caldo to state that it will be warmer tomorrow.Tatoeba #12081344 by Guybrush88, translation #8742756 by Ergulis
- Speriamo che il tempo diventi più caldo presto.We hope the weather becomes warmer soon.
- Finalmente si fa più calduccio. Possiamo prendere il sole!Finally, it's getting a bit warmer. We can sunbathe!
- Guarda, oggi fa molto meno freddo!Look, it's a lot less cold today!
- Finalmente fa un po' di caldo. Possiamo uscire senza giubbotti!Finally, it's getting a little warm. We can go out without jackets!
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are checking the weather forecast for their trip.
- MartinaSecondo le previsioni, domani sarà più caldo.According to the forecast, tomorrow will be warmer.
- AlessandroDavvero? Allora porterò solo una maglietta.Really? Then I will only bring a t-shirt.
- MartinaSì, Alessandro, l'aria sarà molto piacevole.Yes, Alessandro, the air will be very pleasant.
- AlessandroOttimo, sono felice che non faccia freddo.Great, I am happy it won't be cold.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (più, caldo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caldo, più, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
