Portuguese · Adjectives
Quente
[/ˈkẽtʃi/]
Hot
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
Com alto grau de calor ou temperatura elevada.
Example
O verão no Brasil pode ser muito quente.
Summer in Brazil can be very hot.
Etymology
'Quente' comes from the Latin 'calidus', which means 'hot'. This term has maintained its meanings related to warmth and heat in the Portuguese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Quente' is common in informal situations and everyday conversations. It is used in written language as well, especially in culinary and descriptive contexts across regions.