A2 — Elementarynoun
calore
warmth / heat
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
caldoteporeardoreenergia termicaaffetto (warmth)
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
freddogelofrescoindifferenza
Usage note
'Tepore' is gentle warmth. 'Ardore' is intense heat or ardour/passion. 'Calore umano' is human warmth. 'Colpo di calore' is heat stroke.
Example
"Il calore del sole in estate è molto intenso in Sicilia."
"The heat of the sun in summer is very intense in Sicily."
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