warmth

el calor

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warmth(

wormth

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).

noun

1. (state of being warm)

a. el calor

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Tim reveled in the warmth of the fire.Tim disfrutó del calor del fuego.

2. (liveliness of emotions)

a. la calidez

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

While I was away from home, I missed the warmth of my wife's smile.Cuando no estaba en casa, extrañaba la calidez de la sonrisa de mi esposa.

b. la cordialidad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Her constant warmth attracted many people to her.Su cordialidad permanente atraía a muchas personas.

3. (ability to produce or contain heat)

a. el abrigo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

It's going to be cold today. Make sure to wear a scarf and gloves for warmth.Hoy hará frío. Asegúrate de llevar una bufanda y guantes para tener abrigo.

warmth

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).

Noun

1. (heat)

a. el calor

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

2. (fig)

a. el calidez f, calor

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

(of welcome)

3. (of person's character)

a. la calidez f, afectuosidad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

4. (affection)

a. el cariño

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

warmth [wɔːmθ]

noun

1 [of sun, fire] calor (m)

the flowers opened in the warmth of the sun we all need warmth to survive - especially in a house with no central heating, like mine!

2 [of clothing, blanket]

a blanket will provide extra warmth una manta proporcionará más abrigo; wear a jacket for warmth ponte una chaqueta para ir bien abrigado

3 [of greeting, welcome] cordialidad (f)

he greeted us with warmth and affection we were overwhelmed by the warmth of the reception

[of smile] simpatía (f); afabilidad (f)

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