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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "lehn" (as in "let") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To get angry or worked up over something, sometimes over reasons that do not quite justify the reaction. In Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, "calentarse" describes that flash of irritation that can escalate quickly, especially over small things.

Examples

Se calentó porque le cambié el canal sin avisar.

He got annoyed because I changed the channel without asking.

No te calientes, solo era una broma de WhatsApp.

Do not get worked up, it was just a joke on WhatsApp.

Regional synonyms

A thick blanket for protection against the cold in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The southern blanket that wraps you up when the temperature drops suddenly and you don't want to leave bed for anything in the world.