cal

lime

USAGE NOTE

This word may also be written with a period when used as an abbreviation.

la cal(kahl)

feminine noun

1. (mineral)

a. lime

Hay que echarle ácido a la tubería porque está llena de cal.

We need to pour acid down the pipes, because they're full of lime.

abbreviation

2. (calorie or calories)

a. cal

1 cal equivale a 4.18 J.

1 cal equals 4.18 J.

Con esta dieta puedes ingerir un máximo de 2000 cal diarias.

With this diet you can eat a maximum of 2000 cal per day.