Meaning
heat, warmth
- heat
- warmth
- warmth of feeling
In a sentence
Che calore oggi, apro subito la finestra.
It's so hot today, I'll open the window right away.
Mi hai accolto con molto calore, grazie davvero.
You welcomed me very warmly, thank you so much.
Di notte non sento abbastanza calore sotto questa coperta.
At night I don't feel enough warmth under this blanket.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| calore | masculine · singular |
| calori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use caldo for weather or feeling hot; calore is the noun for heat, warmth, or emotional warmth.
- For body temperature, say avere la febbre or temperatura, not calore.
- In emotional contexts, calore often means warmth or enthusiasm; more literary than simple entusiasmo in some cases.