Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
cálido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkaliðo/
Meaning
- adjectivewarm
Example
El baño está cálido.
The bath is warm.
More examples
Su bienvenida fue cálida.
Their welcome was warm.
Core concept
A person putting an arm around a friend.
Common phrases
agua cálida
warm water
sonrisa cálida
warm smile
abrazo cálido
warm embrace
Similar words
amable: Kind, considerate treatment that shows genuine concern for others.
simpático: Pleasant, likable manner that quickly wins others' sympathy.
afable: Gentle, approachable manner that invites easy conversation.
cordial: Polite, warmly respectful attitude that balances formality with friendliness.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra afecto, amabilidad o trato cercano; usado para describir a personas o ambientes acogedores.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin calidus 'warm', and in Spanish the sense shifts from bodily heat to warmth of personality or manner.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are persona cálida, bienvenida cálida, and ambiente cálido, which express friendliness and comfort more naturally than using caliente.