Warm in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'warm' is 'cálido', pronounced KAH-lee-doh (IPA: /ˈkalido/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: cálidos).
Pronunciation: KAH-lee-doh
| Spanish | cálido |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | KAH-lee-doh · /ˈkalido/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | cálidos |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'cálido'
- Hoy es un día cálido y agradable.
Today is a warm and pleasant day. - ¿Prefieres un clima cálido o frío?
Do you prefer a warm or cold climate? - Recibimos una bienvenida muy cálida.
We received a very warm welcome. - Mi ciudad tiene un clima cálido casi todo el año, así que casi nunca uso abrigo.
My city has a warm climate almost all year, so I almost never wear a coat.
Common Phrases with 'cálido'
- una cálida bienvenida
a warm welcome - clima cálido
warm climate
How to Use 'cálido'
Cálido describes climates, days, colors, and welcomes — it is a bit formal. For warm objects or food, Spanish prefers tibio/tibia (agua tibia, warm water) or templado. For mildly warm weather in conversation, people often just say hace calorcito.
Regional note: In everyday speech many speakers say caluroso for a warm/hot day (un día caluroso); cálido sounds more formal or written.
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'Warm' in Spanish is 'cálido', pronounced KAH-lee-doh.
It is spelled c-á-l-i-d-o.
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