warm

S1 W1

BrE /wɔːm/ AmE /wɔrm/

adjective en → es

1 TEMPERATURE [predicative] A1

having or producing a fairly high temperature that is pleasant and comfortable, but not hot

caliente, cálido

  • sth is warm

Collocations warm weather · a warm room

  • It's a nice, warm day.

    Es un día cálido y agradable.

2 AFFECTIONATE [attributive] B1

showing kindness and affection

afectuoso, cariñoso

  • a warm smile

Collocations warm welcome · warm hug

  • She gave me a warm hug.

    Me dio un abrazo cálido.

3 COLOR [attributive] B2

having the color of something that is warm in temperature, such as orange or red

cálido (en tonalidad)

  • a warm color

Collocations warm tones · warm hues

  • The walls are painted in warm colors.

    Las paredes están pintadas con tonos cálidos.

4 ENCOURAGING [attributive] B2

encouraging and supportive, especially towards someone who is nervous or unsure

alentador, apoyador

  • a warm reception

Collocations warm encouragement · warm support

  • He received a warm welcome from the audience.

    Recibió una cálida bienvenida del público.

5 METAPHORICAL [attributive] C1

used to describe something that is not cold, but also not hot or passionate; moderate in tone or expression

moderado, templado

  • a warm response

Collocations warm words · warm attitude

  • The teacher gave a warm response to the student's question.

    El profesor dio una respuesta cálida a la pregunta del estudiante.

Idioms

warm up B1

calentarse, calentar (en sentido figurado)

  • The audience is warming up to the band.

    El público está calentándose para la banda.

warm over C1

repetir, volver a contar (una historia)

  • He warmed over the same old story.

    Volvió a contar la misma vieja historia.

warm to C1

calentarse para, empezar a apreciar

  • She warmed to the idea of traveling alone.

    Empezó a apreciar la idea de viajar sola.