Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Calor: heat
calor
Pronunciation: kah-LOHR (stress the capital letters)
Calor means “heat” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: heat; warmth
- How to say it: kah-LOHR
- Gender: el calor
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “calor” means and how to use it
Calor means “heat” or “hot weather.” Spanish uses it with tener and hacer.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el calor (masculine)
- Plural: usually used in the singular
Examples with audio
- Hace mucho calor hoy.It is very hot today.
- Tengo calor.I am hot.
- Me gusta el calor del verano.I like the heat of summer.
Usage tip
Say “hace calor” for weather and “tengo calor” for how you feel. Do not say “soy caliente” or “estoy caliente,” which have a different meaning.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “heat” in Spanish?
“heat” in Spanish is “calor.” It is pronounced kah-LOHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “calor”?
Say kah-LOHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “calor” masculine or feminine?
Calor is masculine: “el calor.”
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