térmico
1. relating to or produced by heat
The thermal energy from the sun powers solar panels.
A energia térmica do sol alimenta os painéis solares.
2. designed to provide warmth or insulation
She wore thermal underwear to stay warm during winter.
Ela usava roupa térmica para se manter aquecida durante o inverno.
3. relating to hot springs or geothermal features
The thermal springs in Iceland are popular tourist attractions.
As fontes termais na Islândia são atrações turísticas populares.
4. relating to or using infrared radiation (thermal imaging)
Firefighters use thermal cameras to locate people in smoke.
Os bombeiros usam câmeras térmicas para localizar pessoas na fumaça.
The word 'thermal' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in discussions of energy (thermal power plants are 'usinas termoelétricas' in Brazil), winter clothing (thermal wear is very popular in cold regions), and tourism (thermal spas and hot springs are significant tourist destinations). In Portugal, 'termas' refers specifically to thermal bath establishments, which are culturally significant spa destinations.
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