A1 — Beginneradjective
caldo
warm, hot
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tiepidotorridoafosobollente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
freddofrescogelidoghiacciato
Usage note
Caldo describes temperature. 'Tiepido' is lukewarm, 'bollente' is boiling hot. Also figuratively: 'un'accoglienza calda' = a warm welcome.
Example
"Oggi è una giornata calda — andiamo al mare!"
"Today is a warm day — let's go to the beach!"
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