Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quente
adjective
/ˈkwɛntʃi/
Definition
having a high temperature, especially in a way that is uncomfortable or causes a sensation of warmth.
Examples
- This coffee is muito quente (very hot).
- O clima hoje está quente (The weather today is hot).
- A discussão ficou quente (The discussion became heated).
Meaning
The word ‘quente’ is commonly used to describe something that is hot, in terms of temperature, or it can also refer to something that is passionate or heated in an emotional context.
Synonyms
- caliente
- quente
- torrid
- ardent