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temperature

/ˈtɛm.pə.rə.tʃər/

Temperature is the measurement of how hot or cold something is, such as the air, water, or a person's body. It is usually measured using a thermometer on a scale like Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Ejemplos

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1

The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.

The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.

2

Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.

Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.

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It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!

It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
temperature
Verb
temper
Adverbio
temperately
Adjetivo
temperate
Relacionado
thermometer
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Temp'orary worker—the temperature is only temporary because the weather changes every day!

Quiz rápido

The ______ in the desert drops significantly at night, making it very cold.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: temperature

Ejemplos

1

The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.

everyday

The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.

2

Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.

formal

Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.

3

It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!

informal

It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!

4

The chemical reaction must be maintained at a constant temperature of thirty degrees.

academic

The chemical reaction must be maintained at a constant temperature of thirty degrees.

5

We must ensure the temperature in the warehouse is suitable for food storage.

business

We must ensure the temperature in the warehouse is suitable for food storage.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
temperature
Verb
temper
Adverbio
temperately
Adjetivo
temperate
Relacionado
thermometer

Colocaciones comunes

high temperature high temperature
room temperature room temperature
take a temperature take a temperature
average temperature average temperature
body temperature body temperature

Frases Comunes

run a temperature

to have a fever

below zero

freezing temperature

at boiling point

the temperature at which water boils

Se confunde a menudo con

temperature vs weather

Weather refers to the overall state of the atmosphere (rain, wind, sun), while temperature specifically measures heat or cold.

temperature vs fever

A fever is a medical condition where body temperature is too high; temperature is the measurement itself.

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Notas de uso

When talking about people, 'having a temperature' usually means they are sick and have a fever. For weather, we usually say the temperature is 'high' or 'low' rather than 'big' or 'small'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'The weather is 20 degrees.' Instead, you should say 'The temperature is 20 degrees' or 'It is 20 degrees.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Temp'orary worker—the temperature is only temporary because the weather changes every day!

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'temperatura', which means 'a mixing' or 'a state of due proportion'.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun (usually used in the singular for specific readings) often follows the verb 'to be' preceded by the definite article 'the' when referring to the current weather
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Contexto cultural

The United States primarily uses Fahrenheit, while most other countries use Celsius to measure temperature.

Quiz rápido

The ______ in the desert drops significantly at night, making it very cold.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: temperature

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