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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to be hot)

a. estar caliente

Have some soup. It's still warm.Toma un poco de sopa. Todavía está caliente.

b. estar templado (moderately hot)

Come and have a swim. The water's lovely and warm.Ven a darte un baño. El agua está templada y muy agradable.

2. (to feel hot)

a. tener calor (excessively)

I'm a little warm. I think I'll open the windows for a while.Tengo un poco de calor. Creo que abriré las ventanas un rato.

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

Are you warm enough? I can turn on the heat.¿Tienes frío? Puedo prender la calefacción.

My feet were cold, but now I'm warm.Sentía frío en los pies, pero ya se me calentaron.

3. (to be bundled up)

a. estar abrigado

It's really cold out here, but I'm warm. This leather jacket is great.Hace mucho frío, pero estoy abrigado. Esta chaqueta de cuero es genial.

4. (weather)

a. hacer calor

What's the weather like in Spain now? - It's warm.¿Qué tiempo hace ahora en España? - Hace calor.

b. ser cálido

When the fall came, the nights became cold but the days were still warm.Cuando llegó el otoño, las noches se volvieron frías, pero los días seguían siendo cálidos.

5. (to serve to keep warm)

a. abrigar

This sweater is really warm.Este suéter abriga mucho.

b. ser calentito

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

The comforter is quite warm. You won't need any blankets.El edredón es bastante calentito. No necesitarás mantas.

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