tengo calor
verbCEFR A1
What does “tengo calor” mean in English?
I am hot
Example sentences
Tengo calor.
I feel hot.
Tengo mucho calor.
I'm very hot.
Hace calor y tengo calor.
It's hot and I'm hot.
How to use it
Tengo calor means 'I'm hot' (personal sensation). Tener + calor. Don't confuse with 'soy caliente' (which means sexually aroused — embarrassing).
Common mistake
NEVER say 'soy caliente' to mean 'I'm hot' (temperature) — that has a sexual meaning. Always 'TENGO calor'.