Adjective · A1 · Spanish glossary
Caliente: hot
caliente
Pronunciation: kah-LYEHN-teh (stress the capital letters)
Caliente means “hot” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: hot (to the touch)
- How to say it: kah-LYEHN-teh
- Forms: caliente, caliente, calientes, calientes
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “caliente” means and how to use it
Caliente means “hot,” as in temperature of objects, food, and drinks. For weather, use “calor.”
Forms of “caliente”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | caliente | calientes |
| Feminine | caliente | calientes |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- El café está caliente.The coffee is hot.
- Quiero agua caliente para el té.I want hot water for the tea.
- La sopa todavía está caliente.The soup is still hot.
Usage tip
For weather, say “hace calor” (it is hot), not “está caliente.” For people, “tengo calor” means “I feel hot.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “hot” in Spanish?
“hot” in Spanish is “caliente.” It is pronounced kah-LYEHN-teh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “caliente”?
Say kah-LYEHN-teh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “caliente” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “caliente,” “caliente,” “calientes,” and “calientes.”
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