termo
Thermo
The word 'termo' in Spanish translates into 'thermo' in English. It refers to a type of container that’s used to store liquids, such as water, tea, or coffee, in a way that either retains or repels heat. Thus, it can keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for an extended period, typically several hours. 'Termo' is a common household item, especially useful for outdoors activities or traveling.
Example sentences using: termo
Estoy llenando mi termo con café.
I am filling my thermos with coffee.
Here, the noun 'termo' refers to a kind of flask used to keep liquids, such as coffee, warm or cold for a lengthy duration. The term 'llenando' denotes the action of filling and 'mi' denotes possession, referring to 'my' in English.
No olvides poner el termo en la mochila.
Do not forget to put the thermos in the backpack.
In this sentence, the speaker reminds someone not to forget to put their 'termo' (thermos) into their 'mochila' (backpack). The use of the verb 'olvides' (forget) denotes a warning or a reminder, often used in context where there is something important that should not be forgotten.
El agua del termo aún está caliente.
The water in the thermos is still hot.
In this example, the speaker states that the 'agua' (water) inside the 'termo' (thermos) is still 'caliente' (hot). This phrase is particularly relevant when talking about situations where liquids have been kept in a thermos to maintain their temperature.