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.

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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

warmth of heart - bondade de coração

spread warmth - espalhar calor/amor

bask in the warmth - banhar-se no calor

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