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"Cálido" is an adjective which is often translated as "warm", and "tibio" is an adjective which is often translated as "lukewarm". Learn more about the difference between "cálido" and "tibio" below.
cálido(
kah
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lee
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (weather)
2. (friendly)
a. warm
Démosle una cálida bienvenida al próximo intérprete.Please give a warm welcome to the next performer.
tibio(
tee
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byoh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. lukewarm (reaction, support, attitude)
Solo consiguieron el tibio apoyo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos.They only got lukewarm support from the U.S. government.
b. unenthusiastic (applause, welcome)
Nos dieron un recibimiento muy tibio.They gave us an unenthusiastic welcome.
