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"Caluroso" is an adjective which is often translated as "hot", and "friolero" is an adjective which is often translated as "sensitive to the cold". Learn more about the difference between "caluroso" and "friolero" below.
caluroso(
kah
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hot
Nos metemos en el río en días calurosos.We go into the river on hot days.
b. warm
Las nubes desaparecieron y el tiempo se puso caluroso.The clouds dispersed and the weather turned warm.
a. enthusiastic
Recibió un aplauso caluroso por su interpretación.She received an enthusiastic applause for her performance.
b. warm
Mis familiares me dieron una calurosa bienvenida cuando regresé.My family gave me a warm welcome when I returned.
a. heat sensitive
Siempre tomo agua fría porque soy una persona calurosa.I always drink cold water because I'm a heat sensitive person.
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friolero(
fryoh
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roh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1. (general) (River Plate)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. sensitive to the cold
Mi abuelo es muy friolero y sufre mucho en el invierno.My grandfather is very sensitive to the cold and suffers a lot in winter.
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