Fríamente (en. Coldly)

/fɾiˈamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a cold or distant manner.
She responded coldly to the accusations.
Ella respondió fríamente a las acusaciones.
Without showing emotions.
The director coldly fired several employees.
El director fríamente despidió a varios empleados.
Calmly and without getting upset.
Coldly, he decided not to get involved in the conflict.
Fríamente, decidió no involucrarse en el conflicto.

Etymology

From the adjective 'cold' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak coldly
Speaking without showing emotions or affection.
hablar fríamente
to look coldly
Looking without warmth or interest.
mirar fríamente
to act coldly
Acting in an objective and dispassionate manner.
actuar fríamente

Related Words

cold
Low temperature; lack of warmth.
frío
coldness
State or quality of being cold.
frialdad

Slang Meanings

Without getting emotionally involved.
Javi, in that situation, acted coldly, as if nothing mattered to him.
Javi, en esa situación, actuó fríamente, como si nada le importara.
In a strict or harsh manner.
The teacher coldly graded the exams, without mercy.
El profesor corrigió fríamente los exámenes, sin piedad.