Everyday Temperature Words
Everyday temperature words are used to describe how hot or cold something is.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| calor | heat |
| frío | cold |
| templado | mild |
| fresco | cool |
| caliente | hot |
| temperatura | temperature |
| ambiente | environment |
| temperatura corporal | body temperature |
| calorías | calories |
| congelado | frozen |
Weather and Climate
These words relate to temperature in the context of weather and climate.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| clima | climate |
| tiempo | weather |
| calor extremo | extreme heat |
| ola de frío | cold wave |
| temperatura máxima | maximum temperature |
| temperatura mínima | minimum temperature |
| termómetro | thermometer |
| previsión del tiempo | weather forecast |
| estación | season |
| humedad | humidity |
Scientific and Medical Terms
These terms are used in scientific or medical contexts when discussing temperature.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| grados Celsius | degrees Celsius |
| grados Fahrenheit | degrees Fahrenheit |
| temperatura corporal | body temperature |
| fiebre | fever |
| hipotermia | hypothermia |
| hipertermia | hyperthermia |
| termorregulación | thermoregulation |
| laboratorio | laboratory |
| medida | measurement |
| control de temperatura | temperature control |
Expressing Degree and Intensity
These words help you express the degree or intensity of temperature.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| un poco | a little |
| muy | very |
| demasiado | too much |
| algo | somewhat |
| moderado | moderate |
| extremo | extreme |
| poco | little |
| más | more |
| menos | less |
| suficiente | enough |
How do you say 'too much heat' in Spanish?
demasiado calor
'Demasiado calor' means too much heat. 'Mucho calor' means a lot of heat, 'más calor' means more heat, and 'calor suficiente' means enough heat.
Describing Sensations
These words describe the sensations or feelings associated with temperature.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| sudar | to sweat |
| temblar | to shiver |
| congelarse | to freeze |
| calentarse | to warm up |
| enfriarse | to cool down |
| tener calor | to be hot |
| tener frío | to be cold |
| agradable | pleasant |
| insoportable | unbearable |
| refrescante | refreshing |
Translate 'It is refreshing outside' into Spanish.
Hace un aire refrescante afuera.
'Refrescante' means refreshing. The correct sentence uses the expression 'Hace un aire refrescante.' The others mean 'It is hot,' 'It is cold,' and 'It is an unbearable day,' respectively.
Spanish temperature vocabulary covers everyday words, weather terms, scientific language, and expressions for degree and sensation. Use these categories to improve your ability to talk about temperature in any context.
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Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
