Spanish Conversation · Level 4
87 words
Spanish word
térmico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈteɾmiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveinsulated
Example
La botella térmica mantiene el agua caliente.
The insulated bottle keeps the water hot.
More examples
La ropa térmica es perfecta para el clima frío.
Thermal underwear is perfect for cold weather.
Core concept
Material or object that resists temperature change by retaining heat.
Common phrases
ropa térmica
thermal underwear
aislamiento térmico
thermal insulation
Similar words
aislante: Acts as a barrier that slows heat movement through a material.
termal: Pertains to temperature or heat-related phenomena and measurements.
conductor: Conducts heat quickly, letting temperature move through the material.
caliente: Has noticeably high temperature, producing a hot sensation when touched.
Definition in Spanish
Que mantiene el calor o aísla frente a cambios de temperatura.
Word origin
From Greek thermos 'heat' through Latin thermicus, Spanish adds the adjectival suffix -ico to form an adjective meaning heat-related or heat-retaining.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly places térmico after the noun (botella térmica, ropa térmica), so the noun shows what is insulated.