🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Calor

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka-lor

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Warmth/wɔːrmθ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O calor do sol pode elevar o ânimo."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality or state of being warm; moderate heat.

    "The warmth of the sun on a chilly day can lift your spirits."
  2. 2

    A feeling of affection or kindness.

    "She greeted him with warmth and sincerity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'warmth' originates from Old English 'wyrmþu', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*warmitho'. The term has evolved over centuries to encompass both physical heat and emotional warmth, reflecting a shift from a purely physical description to a more abstract, emotional context.

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