The Latin word torridus came to our language as torrid . It is an adjective that allows you to describe something that is very hot, hot or fiery .
Heat or passion
The term is used with reference to high temperature , but also in a symbolic way, linking to passion. For example: “Torrid days are perfect for eating salads,” “My son was born on a torrid summer afternoon,” “The young actor is having a torrid romance with the renowned model.”
In these examples we can see two of the most common uses of this term. In both the first and the second it is used to refer to hot days , those times of the year in which most people begin to think about vacations, at the sea or in the pool. The temperature and humidity typical of summer in certain parts of the world make it very difficult to fulfill work and student obligations, because it requires greater wear and tear to keep the body cool.
This also affects the rest of our physiological functions, such as digestion. In summer, heavy meals are not recommended, the best option being vegetable salad and fruit, a safe bet at any time of the year. In the third example, finally, we talk about a "torrid romance", an expression that we analyze below and that is used to emphasize the passionate nature of a love relationship.
global warming
Due to global warming , the climate on planet Earth is becoming more and more torrid. In fact, according to the United Nations ( UN ), the decade between 2010 and 2019 presented the highest temperatures in history .
Scientists indicate that, so far, 2016 was the hottest year on record . Then comes 2019 .
Several specialists agree that the Earth is increasingly hotter due to greenhouse gas emissions . This phenomenon causes the heat from the sun's rays to be retained in the atmosphere.
torrid romance
The idea of torrid, on the other hand, is usually used to describe a romance that is characterized by passion . It is common for the media to resort to this consideration when announcing the beginning of a celebrity's romantic relationship .
Suppose a photographer discovers a famous singer kissing a very popular actress on a beach . That link was not yet public, which means that the images are received with surprise by the public. Journalists, when reporting the news, do not hesitate to talk about the existence of a “torrid romance” between both figures.
A peculiarity that we do not usually take into account when we begin a love relationship, especially in adolescence and youth, is that this passion inevitably declines over time , and that in the best of cases it is replaced by other feelings that keep the love strong. bond, such as complicity and trust. Due to different chemistry issues, relationships usually begin in a carnal way and evolve into a sentimental one.
Sexual desire is a force that moves us to meet other people to establish unions with them that many need to balance their lives. These are complemented by friendships and family ties, in addition to neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances, among other types of social contacts. However, of all of them, only the amorous or sexual one is the one that is associated with the term "torrid", so we never find this adjective to describe a friendship, for example.