calentar — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
calentar is used for these senses in English:
- heat (transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
- heat (transitive, figurative) To excite ardour in; to rouse to action; to excite to excess; to inflame, as the passions.
- mull To heat and spice something, such as wine.
- set on fire (figuratively, transitive) To arouse passionate feelings in.
- warm (transitive) To make engaged or earnest; to interest; to engage; to excite ardor or zeal in; to enliven.
- warm up (transitive) To heat or reheat (e.g. food).
heat — full definition
- noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
- noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
- noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
- noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
- verb To make something hot or warm.
mull — full definition
- verb To think something over slowly and carefully, turning it over in your mind.
- verb To heat a drink such as wine or cider with sugar and spices.
- noun A headland or promontory, especially in Scottish place names.