Spanish Phrase
Hoy hace un calor tremendo.
Meaning
The sentence means 'Today it's extremely hot.' It emphasizes that the temperature is unusually high, using the adjective 'tremendo' for extra intensity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on a very hot day, either in casual conversation with friends or when describing the weather in a short report. It works in both spoken and written contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hoyhaceuncalortremendo
Hoy
An adverb of time meaning 'today'. It usually appears at the beginning of a sentence.
Hace + weather expression
The verb 'hacer' is used impersonally to describe weather conditions; it does not change with the subject.
Un
Indefinite article 'a' used before singular masculine nouns.
Calor
Masculine noun meaning 'heat' or 'hot weather'.
Tremendo
Adjective meaning 'tremendous, extreme'; agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo está el clima hoy?
How's the weather today?
Hoy hace un calor tremendo.
Today it's extremely hot.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoy es un calor tremendo.
Do not use 'ser' for weather; 'hace' is the correct impersonal verb.
Hoy hace un calor tremenda.
Avoid using the feminine form 'tremenda' because 'calor' is masculine.
Hoy hace una calor tremendo.
The article must match the noun; 'un' is correct for masculine 'calor'.
↔Alternatives
Hoy hace mucho calor.
Today it's very hot.
Hace un calor insoportable.
It's unbearably hot.
Hoy el calor es tremendo.
The heat is tremendous today.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, commenting on the weather is a common ice‑breaker. When the heat is intense, people often suggest staying hydrated, drinking "agua fresca" or seeking shade. In some regions, especially in Latin America, you might hear "¡Qué calor!" as a shorter exclamation.