The Romanian word for hot is
cald

Translations for hot and their definitions

cald	©
1. adj. warm
2. adj. scorching, hot- in the same context as words such as fierbinte
3. adj. fresh, in the same context as words such as proaspăt

iute
1. adj. fast (occurring or happening within a short time)
(synonyms, repede)
2. adj. swift, lively, deft
(synonyms, prompt)
3. adj. hot, spicy (provoking a burning sensation)
(synonyms, picant)
4. adj. irritable
(synonyms, irascibil)
5. adj. pungent (strong and unpleasant smell)
(synonyms, înțepător)
6. adj. sharp, cutting
iute ca oțelul - sharp as steel