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warmth

[/wɔːrmθ/]
nounfeminine
calor
1. The quality of being warm; moderate heat
The warmth of the sun felt pleasant on her skin.
O calor do sol era agradável em sua pele.
2. Friendliness, affection, and kindness in manner or behavior
She greeted us with warmth and generosity.
Ela nos recebeu com calidez e generosidade.
3. Emotional intensity or enthusiasm
He spoke about his passion with great warmth.
Ele falou sobre sua paixão com grande entusiasmo.
Synonyms
heatkindnessaffectioncordialityfriendlinessenthusiasm
Antonyms
coldcoldnesschillhostilityindifferencealoofness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
calor; calidez
Calor for physical heat, calidez for emotional warmth
Rio de Janeiro
calor; quentura
Colloquial use of quentura in casual speech
São Paulo
calor; calidez
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
calor; cordialidade
Cordialidade more commonly used for emotional warmth

Related Idioms & Phrases

warmth of heart - bondade de coração
spread warmth - espalhar calor/amor
bask in the warmth - banhar-se no calor
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