المعنى
To express that the weather or temperature is high.
خلفية ثقافية
In Rio, 'Que calor!' is often followed by '40 graus' (40 degrees), even if it's only 35. It's a point of pride and a constant topic of conversation. In the south of Portugal, the heat is dry. People use 'Que calor!' to justify the 'sesta' (afternoon nap) when it's too hot to work. In Luanda, the heat is often accompanied by high humidity. 'Que calor!' is a common way to start a conversation at the 'candongueiro' (shared taxi). The phrase is often used in memes during the summer, showing people trying to sleep in front of three fans.
The 'Nossa' boost
Add 'Nossa' (Wow/My goodness) before the phrase to sound 100% more like a native speaker: 'Nossa, que calor!'
Avoid 'Muito'
Don't say 'Que muito calor'. 'Que' already acts as 'very' in this context.
المعنى
To express that the weather or temperature is high.
The 'Nossa' boost
Add 'Nossa' (Wow/My goodness) before the phrase to sound 100% more like a native speaker: 'Nossa, que calor!'
Avoid 'Muito'
Don't say 'Que muito calor'. 'Que' already acts as 'very' in this context.
The Elevator Rule
If you are in an elevator in Brazil and it's over 30°C, you are socially obligated to say 'Que calor!'
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank to complete the exclamation.
Nossa, ___ calor!
'Que' is the standard exclamative used with nouns in Portuguese.
Which sentence is the most natural way to complain about the weather?
You are walking in the sun and feel very hot.
'Que calor!' is the most natural and common exclamation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Está 40 graus lá fora! B: _________!
40 degrees is very hot, so 'Que calor' is the logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You enter a room with no windows and no air conditioning.
'Aqui dentro' means 'in here', which fits the indoor situation.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينNossa, ___ calor!
'Que' is the standard exclamative used with nouns in Portuguese.
You are walking in the sun and feel very hot.
'Que calor!' is the most natural and common exclamation.
A: Está 40 graus lá fora! B: _________!
40 degrees is very hot, so 'Que calor' is the logical response.
Situation: You enter a room with no windows and no air conditioning.
'Aqui dentro' means 'in here', which fits the indoor situation.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةNo. To say someone is 'hot' (attractive), use 'Que gato!' or 'Que gata!'.
Always 'Que calor' for weather. 'Que quente' is only for objects like a hot plate.
Yes, it is perfectly common in Portugal, though the 'r' in 'calor' is pronounced more clearly there.
You can say 'Está muito calor' or 'Que calorão!'.
Yes, if it's freezing outside, you can say 'Que calor!' with a rolling of the eyes, but save this for when you are more advanced.
عبارات ذات صلة
Está calor
similarIt is hot
Que calorão
specialized formWhat a huge heat!
Que frio
contrastWhat cold!
Calorento
builds onSomeone who feels heat easily
Mormaço
specialized formHumid, overcast heat
