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How do you say "warm up" in Spanish?
Calentar
In Spanish, "warm up" is Calentar.
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Pronunciation
For 'Calentar', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided.
Grammar notes
Calentar is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
warm up
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How to remember Calentar
Say 'Calentar' as if you genuinely needed it for warm up right now, giving the words a sense of urgency that helps them stick.
Related words
- cycling el ciclismo
- rowing el remo
- fencing la esgrima
- gymnast el gimnasta
- athlete el atleta
- spectator el espectador
- training el entrenamiento
- finish line Línea de meta
- starting line Línea de salida
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Questions about Calentar
How do you pronounce Calentar?
For 'Calentar', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided.
Is Calentar formal or casual?
Calentar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Calentar used in Spanish?
Calentar is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (warm up).
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"Warm up" in other languages
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