heat in Latin
heat in Latin is calor, aestus, oestrus — heat means the energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
heat in Latin
calor
(uncountable) Thermal energy.
calor
aestus
oestrus
(uncountable) A condition in which a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate.
calor
(uncountable) A condition in which a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate.
calefacio
(transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
calesco
(transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
foveō
(transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
What does "heat" mean?
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noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
"Residents sheltered indoors to escape the heat of the afternoon."
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noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
"There was real heat in her voice as she defended her friend."
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noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
"He ran a personal best in the second heat of the hundred metres."
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noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
"The company felt the heat from regulators after the customer complaints piled up."
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heat in a sentence
- Residents sheltered indoors to escape the heat of the afternoon.
- The heat from the oven filled the whole kitchen.
- There was real heat in her voice as she defended her friend.
- The debate lost its heat once both sides had calmly explained their views.
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What is "heat" in Latin?
"heat" in Latin is calor, aestus, oestrus. heat means: The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
How do you use "heat" in a sentence?
Example: "Residents sheltered indoors to escape the heat of the afternoon." In Latin, "heat" is calor, aestus, oestrus.
Are there other ways to say "heat" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "heat": calor, aestus, oestrus, calefacio, calesco, foveō.
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