Italian · Adjectives
caldo
hot / warm
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a high temperature; feeling warmth.
Example
L'estate italiana è molto calda.
The Italian summer is very hot.
Etymology
'Caldo' comes from the Latin 'calidus,' which means 'warm' or 'hot.' It reflects the sensory qualities of temperature in its evolution to modern usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Caldo' is commonly used in daily conversation, whether formal or informal, and is found in both spoken and written contexts across Italy.