Frió (en. Cold)

/ˈfɾio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of having a low temperature.
The cold of the night made me look for a jacket.
El fríos de la noche me hizo buscar una chaqueta.
Sensation of coldness in the body.
I felt a chill on my skin when I entered the water.
Sentí un fríos en la piel cuando entré al agua.
Low ambient temperature.
The winter cold can be very intense.
El fríos invernal puede ser muy intenso.

Etymology

From Latin 'frigidus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it’s cold
Climatic condition of low temperature.
hace frío
I’m cold
Personal sensation of low temperature.
tengo frío
cold as ice
Extremely cold, both physically and emotionally.
frío como un témpano

Related Words

extreme cold
Weather conditions of very low temperature.
frío extremo
polar cold
Cold associated with polar regions.
frío polar
Siberian cold
Intense cold coming from Siberia.
frío siberiano

Slang Meanings

To be in an uncomfortable or rejected situation.
He left me in the cold when he didn’t invite me to the party.
Me dejó en fríos cuando no me invitó a la fiesta.
Fully willing to do something without thinking about the consequences.
I went to the cold to apologize to him.
Fui al fríos a pedirle perdón.