What does it mean word for word?
The word calentamiento is formed from the verb calentar (to heat) and the suffix -miento, which turns a verb into a noun describing a process or state.
Which one should you use?
While calentamiento can refer to the process of warming up, such as a physical warm-up, in a scientific context it specifically refers to the rise in temperature.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
calentamiento is a widely used term. For more formal or scientific discussions regarding an increase in temperature, you can use Aumento de la temperatura or the technical expression Incremento térmico. In relaxed or informal contexts, you might use Calorcito to refer to a warming sensation or warm weather.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is typically used with the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalentaˈmjento/
Did you know?
- The term calentamiento can also be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe the 'heating up' or intensification of a political or social conflict.
- In some Caribbean dialects, calentar can be used slangily to describe someone becoming angry or 'heated' during an argument.
- Depending on the region, saying you need a calentamiento before a game might be replaced by the phrase calentar los motores, which literally means 'to warm up the engines'.
Examples in context
- ¿Te preocupa el calentamiento global?Are you worried about global warming?This sentence is useful for asking about concerns regarding calentamiento global.Tatoeba #7919204 by fpp, translation #4502835 by CK
- El calentamiento global no se ha detenido.Global warming hasn't stopped.This sentence shows a statement about the continuation of calentamiento global.Tatoeba #986169 by hayastan, translation #9795590 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gustaría continuar nuestra conversación sobre calentamiento global.I would like to follow up on our conversation about global warming.This sentence is useful for following up on a conversation about calentamiento global.Tatoeba #5993387 by albrusgher, translation #5674413 by bekindtoall
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing climate change in a cafe.
- DanielEl calentamiento del planeta es un problema grave.The warming of the planet is a serious problem.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel. Debemos hacer algo.You are right, Daniel. We must do something.
- Daniel¿Crees que el calentamiento afectará nuestra ciudad?Do you think the warming will affect our city?
- ElenaSí, Elena cree que tendremos más calor.Yes, Elena believes we will have more heat.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry calentamiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
