What is the Spanish word for "hot"?

Learn how to say "hot" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hot

Spanish

caliente

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Alternative translations of "hot"

picante
ardiente
candente
acalorado

Examples of how to use "hot" in Spanish

English
Be careful this plate is very hot.
Spanish
Ten cuidado, este plato está muy caliente.
English
The soup is too hot.
Spanish
La sopa está demasiado caliente.
English
She drank hot tea slowly.
Spanish
Ella bebió té caliente lentamente.
English
It gets hot in July.
Spanish
Hace calor en julio.
English
Wear gloves; the pan's hot.
Spanish
Usa guantes; la sartén está caliente.

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Be careful this plate is very hot.

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