hacer calor
to be hot
The Spanish phrase 'hacer calor' is frequently used in daily conversation to describe the weather. It is generally translated into English as 'to be hot'. Unlike the direct English equivalent, this phrase uses the verb 'hacer' instead of 'estar', adapting to the Spanish way of expressing weather conditions. Therefore, 'hacer calor' literally means 'it makes heat' but is understood as 'it is hot'. It is usually used when the weather is particularly warm.
Example sentences using: hacer calor
Hace calor en este salón.
It's hot in this room.
This phrase is used to express that the temperature in the room is high.
Aunque haga calor, voy a salir a correr.
Even though it's hot, I'm going to go for a run.
In this case, the speaker is saying that despite the high temperature, they will go for a run.
Cuando hace calor, prefiero quedarme en casa.
When it's hot, I prefer to stay at home.
This phrase is used when someone prefers to stay at home during hot weather.
Es probable que haga calor mañana.
It's likely that it will be hot tomorrow.
This phrase expresses the likelihood of hot weather tomorrow.
Si hace calor, podemos ir a la piscina.
If it's hot, we can go to the pool.
The speaker is suggesting going to the pool if the weather is hot.
Hace calor, así que deberíamos comprar un acondicionador de aire.
It's hot, so we should buy an air conditioner.
This statement implies that because of the hot weather, purchasing an air conditioner would be a good idea.
Normalmente hace calor en verano.
It's usually hot in the summer.
In this phrase, the speaker is stating a general truth about the weather in the summer.
Estoy sudando porque hace calor.
I'm sweating because it's hot.
This phrase is using the heat as a reason for the speaker's sweating.
A veces hace calor en primavera.
Sometimes it's hot in the spring.
This phrase is expressing that there are times when the weather is hot in the spring.
Hace calor, por eso llevo shorts.
It's hot, that's why I'm wearing shorts.
The speaker is explaining that the reason for wearing shorts is because of the hot weather.