temperate

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BrE /ˈtempərət/ AmE /ˈtempərət/

adjective en → es

1 CLIMATE [attributive, predicative] B1

having moderate temperatures, not too hot or cold

templado, moderado

  • a temperate climate

Collocations temperate zone · temperate weather

  • The city has a temperate climate all year round.

    La ciudad tiene un clima templado todo el año.

2 TEMPER [transitive] B1

to make something less extreme or severe; to moderate

mitigar, moderar

  • temper a feeling/reaction

Collocations temper one's anger · temper criticism

  • She tried to temper her disappointment with optimism.

    Ella intentó mitigar su decepción con optimismo.

3 TEMPERATURE [attributive] B1

having a moderate temperature; neither too hot nor too cold

templado, moderado

  • temperate water

Collocations temperate sea · temperate air

  • The water was temperate, neither too warm nor too cold.

    El agua era templada, ni demasiado caliente ni demasiado fría.

1 TEMPER [transitive] C1

to mix a metal with another to improve its qualities; to alloy

temperar (metal)

  • temper steel

Collocations tempered glass · tempered metal

  • The sword was tempered to make it stronger.

    La espada fue templada para hacerla más fuerte.