मतलब
Commenting on hot weather.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'abanico' (hand fan) is a cultural icon in Spain, especially in the south. It's not just for tourists; many locals use them to combat the '¡Qué calor hace!' in churches, theaters, or on the bus. In many parts of Mexico, the heat is met with 'aguas frescas'—natural fruit waters. When someone exclaims about the heat, the immediate response is often an offer of a drink. In Buenos Aires, the heat is often 'húmedo' (humid). People will say 'No es el calor, es la humedad' (It's not the heat, it's the humidity) as a standard follow-up to '¡Qué calor hace!'. In cities like Seville or Cordoba, temperatures can exceed 40°C. The streets are often covered with 'toldos' (large fabric awnings) to create shade, making the '¡Qué calor hace!' a bit more bearable.
The 'H' is Silent
Always remember the 'h' in 'hace' is never pronounced. It sounds like 'ah-seh'.
Avoid 'Estoy caliente'
This is a classic 'false friend' mistake. It usually implies sexual arousal rather than feeling hot from the sun.
मतलब
Commenting on hot weather.
The 'H' is Silent
Always remember the 'h' in 'hace' is never pronounced. It sounds like 'ah-seh'.
Avoid 'Estoy caliente'
This is a classic 'false friend' mistake. It usually implies sexual arousal rather than feeling hot from the sun.
The Agreement Rule
When someone says '¡Qué calor hace!', the most natural response is '¡Uff, sí!' or '¡Ya te digo!' (You're telling me!).
Use 'Mucho'
If you want to say 'It's very hot', say 'Hace mucho calor'. Don't use 'muy' because 'calor' is a noun.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct verb to complete the exclamation about the weather.
¡Qué calor _______ hoy!
In Spanish, weather conditions like heat, cold, or wind use the verb 'hacer'.
Fill in the blank to say 'I am hot' (personal feeling).
Yo _______ mucho calor.
To express personal feelings of temperature, use 'tener' + calor.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
¡Qué calor hace! ¿Verdad?
This is a classic small-talk phrase used during hot months.
Complete the dialogue.
Persona A: ¡Qué calor hace fuera! Persona B: ________
'Insoportable' (unbearable) is a common response to extreme heat.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Weather with 'Hacer'
Temperature
- • Calor
- • Frío
- • Fresco
Conditions
- • Sol
- • Viento
- • Buen tiempo
Hacer vs. Tener vs. Estar
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास¡Qué calor _______ hoy!
In Spanish, weather conditions like heat, cold, or wind use the verb 'hacer'.
Yo _______ mucho calor.
To express personal feelings of temperature, use 'tener' + calor.
¡Qué calor hace! ¿Verdad?
This is a classic small-talk phrase used during hot months.
Persona A: ¡Qué calor hace fuera! Persona B: ________
'Insoportable' (unbearable) is a common response to extreme heat.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालYes, it's very common and slightly more informal. It's like saying 'What heat!' instead of 'It's so hot!'
It is masculine (el calor). You might hear 'la calor' in some regions, but you should use 'el' to be safe.
Use 'Tengo calor'. Never use 'Soy calor' or 'Estoy calor'.
'Calor' is the temperature/sensation. 'Clima' is the general climate of a region.
No, for a hot plate or coffee, use 'Está caliente'.
Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.
It refers specifically to hot, humid, and stifling weather, often before a storm.
You can say 'Está empezando a hacer calor' or 'Se está poniendo caluroso'.
Yes, it's one of the most acceptable ways to start a conversation with a stranger in Spanish culture.
It's a linguistic convention where the environment 'does' the weather. Just like 'hace viento' (it's windy).
Yes, as a casual remark before the meeting starts, it's perfectly fine.
'Hace frío' (It's cold).
Usually 'calor' is 'hot'. For 'warm', you might say 'hace una temperatura agradable' or 'está templado'.
It's 'calores', but it's rarely used except in medical contexts (hot flashes) or very specific poetic uses.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Hace sol
similarIt is sunny
Tengo calor
builds onI am hot
¡Qué frío hace!
contrastIt's so cold!
Hace un calor de muerte
specialized formIt's deathly hot
Está caluroso
similarIt is warm/hot
