Frígilis (en. Frigilis)
/fɾiˈɣilis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of being extremely cold.
The water in the fridge was in a frigid state.
El agua de la nevera estaba en un estado frígilis.
Intense cold sensation that can cause discomfort.
The night was so frigid that I decided to stay home.
La noche estaba tan frígilis que decidí quedarme en casa.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'frigidus', which means cold.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a frigid relationship
To describe a very distant or tense relationship.
tener una relación frígilis
to be in a frigid state
To reflect a situation of extreme emotional coldness.
estar en un estado frígilis
Related Words
cold
Condition of low temperature.
frío
icy
State of matter at very low temperature that leads to freezing.
helado
gelid
A term that refers to something extremely cold.
gélido
Slang Meanings
Description of someone who is very emotionally distant.
Lately, she has been very frigid with everyone.
Últimamente, ella está muy frígilis con todos.
A situation that does not generate enthusiasm or energy.
That party was so frigid that I left early.
Esa fiesta estaba tan frígilis que me fui temprano.