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Tener calor

To be hot

Meaning

To feel a high temperature in one's body or environment.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'tener calor' is often used to justify opening windows or asking for a fan. In Mexico, people often say 'tengo mucho calor' to emphasize the intensity of the heat.

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The 'Tener' Rule

Always remember: if you feel it in your body, use 'tener'.

Meaning

To feel a high temperature in one's body or environment.

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The 'Tener' Rule

Always remember: if you feel it in your body, use 'tener'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Yo ______ calor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

We use 'tener' for physical sensations.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Yo ______ calor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

We use 'tener' for physical sensations.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No! This often means 'I am horny' or 'I am physically hot to the touch'. Use 'Tengo calor'.

Related Phrases

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Tener frío

contrast

To be cold

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Hace calor

similar

It is hot

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