Meaning
Describe weather or sensation.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'Hace calor' is often followed by a complaint about the humidity in coastal areas. In Northern Mexico, people often use 'calorón' to emphasize extreme heat. Argentines might use 'hace un calor de locos' to describe extreme heat. In the Caribbean, heat is a constant, so 'Hace calor' is almost a default state of being.
The 'H' Rule
Remember, the 'h' in Spanish is always silent. Never pronounce it!
Avoid 'Es'
Never say 'Es calor'. It sounds like you are saying 'Heat is'.
Meaning
Describe weather or sensation.
The 'H' Rule
Remember, the 'h' in Spanish is always silent. Never pronounce it!
Avoid 'Es'
Never say 'Es calor'. It sounds like you are saying 'Heat is'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Hoy ______ calor.
Weather uses the verb 'hacer'.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It was hot'.
Hacía is the imperfect of hacer.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are sweating in your room.
When you feel it personally, use 'tengo'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesHoy ______ calor.
Weather uses the verb 'hacer'.
Choose the correct way to say 'It was hot'.
Hacía is the imperfect of hacer.
You are sweating in your room.
When you feel it personally, use 'tengo'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect. Always use 'Hace'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
Related Phrases
Hace frío
contrastIt is cold
Tengo calor
similarI feel hot
Hace sol
similarIt is sunny
Hace buen tiempo
builds onThe weather is good
