temperature
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.
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3 de 5The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!
It feels like the temperature just dropped ten 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!
Quiz rápido
The ______ in the desert drops significantly at night, making it very cold.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: temperature
Ejemplos
The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
everydayThe temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
formalScientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!
informalIt feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!
The chemical reaction must be maintained at a constant temperature of thirty degrees.
academicThe chemical reaction must be maintained at a constant temperature of thirty degrees.
We must ensure the temperature in the warehouse is suitable for food storage.
businessWe must ensure the temperature in the warehouse is suitable for food storage.
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Colocaciones comunes
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
Weather refers to the overall state of the atmosphere (rain, wind, sun), while temperature specifically measures heat or cold.
A fever is a medical condition where body temperature is too high; temperature is the measurement itself.
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'.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'The weather is 20 degrees.' Instead, you should say 'The temperature is 20 degrees' or 'It is 20 degrees.'
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Temp'orary worker—the temperature is only temporary because the weather changes every day!
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin 'temperatura', which means 'a mixing' or 'a state of due proportion'.
Patrones gramaticales
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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CelsiusA scale of temperature measurement where water freezes at 0...
FahrenheitA scale of temperature used primarily in the United States a...
thermometerA thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature o...
weatherWeather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific...
Más palabras de weather
rainy
A1Rainy describes weather or a specific period of time characterized by a lot of rain. It is used to qualify days, seasons, or climates where precipitation is frequent.
cloudy
A1Cloudy describes weather when the sky is covered with clouds, making it difficult to see the sun. It can also refer to liquids that are not clear or transparent, like juice with pulp.
storm
A2A storm is an occurrence of bad weather characterized by strong winds and usually heavy rain, snow, or thunder. It can cause damage to buildings or disrupt travel and daily activities.
sunny
A1This word describes weather or a place that is filled with bright light from the sun. It is used to talk about clear skies and pleasant, light-filled conditions.
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