Signification
Describing high temperatures outdoors.
Contexte culturel
In the summer, especially in the south (Muntenia), the 'cald afară' can reach 40°C. This leads to 'siesta' hours where streets are empty between 1 PM and 5 PM. In mountain regions, 'cald afară' is a relative term. 20°C might be considered very warm after a long winter. The phrase is the #1 conversation starter with taxi drivers and shopkeepers during the summer months. Warm weather is often discussed in terms of its effect on crops (e.g., 'e cald, e bine pentru porumb').
The 'E' shortcut
In 99% of conversations, Romanians say 'E cald' instead of 'Este cald'. It sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'Sunt cald'
Saying 'Sunt cald' can sometimes be misinterpreted or just sound very strange. Stick to 'Îmi e cald'.
Signification
Describing high temperatures outdoors.
The 'E' shortcut
In 99% of conversations, Romanians say 'E cald' instead of 'Este cald'. It sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'Sunt cald'
Saying 'Sunt cald' can sometimes be misinterpreted or just sound very strange. Stick to 'Îmi e cald'.
Add 'cam'
If it's a bit too warm, say 'E cam cald afară'. The 'cam' adds a nuance of 'a bit' or 'slightly too much'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is warm outside'.
E ______ afară.
'Cald' is the Romanian word for warm/hot.
Which sentence is correct for 'It was very hot outside yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'A fost' is the past tense of 'este'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mergem la plimbare? B: Nu, e ______ cald afară, sunt 40 de grade!
'Prea' means 'too', which fits the context of 40 degrees being excessive.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your friend to leave their coat at home because it's sunny.
If it's warm, you don't need a coat.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Weather Intensity in Romanian
Cold
- • Frig
- • Ger
- • Răcoare
Hot
- • Cald
- • Caniculă
- • Zăpușeală
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesE ______ afară.
'Cald' is the Romanian word for warm/hot.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'A fost' is the past tense of 'este'.
A: Mergem la plimbare? B: Nu, e ______ cald afară, sunt 40 de grade!
'Prea' means 'too', which fits the context of 40 degrees being excessive.
You want to tell your friend to leave their coat at home because it's sunny.
If it's warm, you don't need a coat.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! If the night is warm, you can say 'E cald afară' even at midnight.
'Cald' is warm/hot (weather), while 'fierbinte' is burning hot (usually objects or liquids). You rarely say 'e fierbinte afară'.
If you are already standing outside, you can just say 'E cald'. 'Afară' adds clarity if you are inside looking out.
You say 'Se încălzește afară'.
Expressions liées
E frig afară
contrastIt is cold outside
E soare
similarIt is sunny
E caniculă
specialized formIt's a heatwave
E răcoare
similarIt is cool/chilly
Vreme frumoasă
builds onBeautiful weather
