heat

• Sustantivo que designa la forma de energía transferida entre objetos o sistemas debido a una diferencia de temperatura, o bien la propiedad de estar caliente.

A noun referring to a form of energy that is transferred between objects or systems due to a difference in temperature, or the quality of being hot.

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1. A1formal

   The quality of being hot; high temperature.

   Calor

   • The heat from the fire was intense.
   • We couldn't stand the heat of the desert.
   • The heat of the oven melted the butter.

   Sinónimoshigh temperaturehotnesssultrinesstorriditywarmnesswarmth

   Antónimoscold

2. Energy formB2formalscientific

   A form of energy that is transferred between substances due to a temperature difference.

   Calor (energía)

   • Heat is transferred from the stove to the pot.
   • The engine converts fuel into heat and motion.
   • Solar panels capture heat from the sun.

3. Intensity or pressureB1informal

   A situation of strong emotion, excitement, or pressure.

   Ardor, intensidad o presión (de una situación)

   • The heat of the argument made everyone uncomfortable.
   • He couldn't handle the heat of the competition.
   • The heat of the moment caused him to say things he regretted.

   Sinónimosexcitementfervourintensitypassionpressurestresstensionurgency

   Antónimoscalmcoolnessindifference

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de calentar algo o aumentar su temperatura.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something hot or increasing its temperature.

1. Make hotA2formal

   To increase the temperature of something; to make something hot.

   calentar

   • She heated the soup on the stove.
   • Please heat the water for tea.
   • The oven heats the food evenly.

   Sinónimosbakeboilbraisebroilcookfrygrillheat upincandescemeltreheatroastscaldsearsimmerstewthawtoastwarmwarm up

   Antónimoschillcoolfreezerefrigerate

2. A2formal

   To become hot or warmer.

   Calentarse

   • The room heats up quickly when the sun shines in.
   • The metal heats under the sun.
   • The engine heats as it runs.

   Sinónimosheat upwarmwarm up

   Antónimoschillcoolrefrigerate

3. Intensify or exciteB2informal

   To make a situation, feeling, or activity more intense or exciting.

   Intensificar o excitar

   • The competition heated up in the final round.
   • Their argument heated quickly.
   • The debate heated as both sides presented their points.

   Sinónimosanimateenlivenexcitefire upgalvanizeinflameintensifyinvigoratequickenrousestimulate

   Antónimoscalmcoolmoderatequieten

Variantes phrasalheat up